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'''J-10''' ('''F-10''' in West) is a multi-role tactical [[Fighter aircraft | fighter]] with a single seat.  It is very similar in appearance to the [[Eurofighter Typhoon]].  The aircraft is being developed by [[Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation]] (CAC).  Development began in [[1988]].

This aircraft is a next-generation fighter which is badly needed by the [[PLAAF]].  It was originally designed to counter the threat from Soviet built [[MiG-29]]s and [[SU-27]]s.  However, with time it evolved into a multi-role fighter.   The design was originally based off the cancelled Israeli [[Lavi]] which was in itself based off the [[F-16]].  When the Lavi project was ended in [[Israel]], CAC took it over, and it has continued in China as the J-10.  Israeli involvement remained as well, with it focusing on the development of avionics.  The engine used is a Russian type, similar to the one used in the [[Su-27]].

The J-10 is intended to replace the [[PLAAF]]s large fleet of outdated [[J-6]] and [[J-7]] aircraft.  The first flight occured in [[1996]], but after the crash of a prototype, the development was slowed.  It is expected that this aircraft will enter PLAAF service by [[2007]], and will likely be exported to other nations.  

==External Links==

[http://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/aircraft/fighter/j10.asp from China Defense Today]

[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/j-10.htm from Globalsecurity.org]