GMS comments on fighter jets.
8h ·
China J10C Fighter Jet
J10C, as a 4.5 generation fighter jet, is not the most Advanced fighter jet in China's arsenal. China has J20, J35 and even J36 6th Generation fighter jet in the pipeline.
J10C's specifications are definitely inferior to Rafale, especially in terms of radar range.
However, in the current India Pakistan air battle, the supposedly inferior J10C has beaten Rafale hands down. What happened?
The myth of Western Technological superiority with grossly excessive premium prices has taken a big hit.
J10C jets were able to fire the PL 15 missiles which have longer range than JC10C's radar range! This was made possible with the real time information sharing among the Chinese made AEWCS (Airborne Early Warning Control System) and its ground radar utilized by anti aircraft missile system.
This is a 4 or even 5 dimensional electronic warfare system in seemless coordination that beats India's Rafales, even before they cross the borders.
The AEWCS used by the Pakistani wasn't the most Advanced version that the Chinese has. Yet it is good enough to eliminate 3 Rafales with Zero casualty from Pakistanian side.
Such technological advancement and tactical capabilities will definitely send shock waves throughout the Western world.
For countries like India or even Singapore which have spent billions to purchase over priced and over rated war machineries like Rafales or F35, that would suddenly become redundant and helplessly useless in the face of cheaper, better, faster and more effective defense systems produced by China, they are simply looking stupid right now.
This is the debut real war air combat of J10C vs the battle-seasoned Rafale but yet it ended up with a total defeat of Rafale.
I don't think India would launch another aerial campaign against Pakistan in the near future before it gets a clearer picture on how its battle was lost, unless it doesn't mind losing millions or billions worth of fighting jets for nothing
India may reconsider its purchase of 36 Rafales from France in view of such dismay defeat.
What about Singapore? Paying millions and billions to purchase and maintain F35 which are basically under control of US via remote passwords...
It seems that the AEWCS or electronic warfare system is more critical than just the expensive and overpriced fighter jets.
The Chinese has shown the world that even when its J10C is inferior than Rafale in many specifications but with a strong AEWCS and electronic information system, it could beat its opponents hands down.
It is really time to rethink on our overall defense , strategy and procurement direction.


