To replace F-16s: Egypt orders J-10 fighter jets from China

The Egyptian Ministry of Defence will purchase J-10 fighter jets from the Chinese company Chengdu.

Here's What We Know

This was reported by the publication Defence Blog. The contract was signed on 19 August, but the Egyptian and Chinese governments have not yet officially confirmed this information. By the way, Chinese J-10 fighters are to replace American F-16s in the Egyptian Air Force.

Flashback

The J-10 (Chengdu J-10) is a fourth-generation multirole fighter developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group Corporation for the Chinese Air Force. The aircraft first took to the air in 1998 and was officially adopted into service in 2005. The J-10 is designed to perform a wide range of missions, including air superiority, ground attack and reconnaissance.

The fighter is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, including multifunctional radar and advanced weapons control systems. The J-10 is capable of carrying a variety of weapons, including air-to-air, air-to-ground missiles and guided bombs. The J-10 is actively used by the Chinese Air Force and exported to other countries. Pakistan, for example.

Source: Defence Blog