Is the J-10C winning through 'one-on-one' or 'teamwork'?
The answer is: the victory of teamwork!
The J-10C is indeed powerful, but its ability to defeat India's Rafale fighter jets relies not on individual prowess, but on the coordination of the entire combat system.
Early Warning Aircraft as the 'Thousand-Mile Eye':
Pakistan's KJ-500 early warning aircraft (similar to an 'aerial command tower') can detect Indian aircraft in advance and relay information to the J-10C, allowing it to lock onto targets without activating its radar, effectively achieving 'stealth' attacks.
Indian aircraft lack such coordination and can only rely on their own radar, resulting in the J-10C detecting and engaging first.
Electronic Warfare 'Interfering' with Opponents:
The J-10C's electronic warfare system can jam the radar and communications of Indian aircraft, turning them into 'blind' and 'deaf' entities.
Although India's Rafale is expensive, its electronic warfare capabilities are inferior to the J-10C, even becoming so jammed that the screen is filled with static.
Missile 'Range Domination':
The J-10C's PL-15 missile has a range of 150 kilometers, much farther than India's missiles (around 100 kilometers), equivalent to 'I can hit you, but you can't hit me.'
Summary: The J-10C is like a star player on the basketball court, but relying solely on individual ability cannot win the game; it requires teamwork (early warning aircraft, electronic warfare, missiles) to crush the opponent.
The Impact on China's Military Industry: From 'Following' to 'Leading'
This victory not only proves the strength of Chinese aircraft but also prompts the world to reassess China's military industry.
Breaking the Western 'Myth':
Previously, the West often claimed that Chinese aircraft were 'strong on paper but ineffective in real combat', but this time the J-10C slapped them in the face with real combat, proving that Chinese equipment is not only usable but also capable of winning.
The arms market 'snatching jobs':
The J-10C offers an exceptional cost-performance ratio (with a price only one-fourth that of the French Rafale), and countries like Pakistan and Egypt have already placed orders, potentially seizing market share from the US, Russia, and Europe.
Technology 'Independently Controllable':
The J-10C's radar, missiles, and electronic warfare systems are all domestically produced, so there's no fear of being 'choked' by foreign powers. India purchases 'international brand' equipment (French aircraft, Russian missiles, Israeli radar), but the data is incompatible, leading to a chaotic situation in battle.
A 'Reminder' for the Taiwan Situation:
The J-10C can crush the Rafale, while more advanced J-20 and J-35 have even stronger combat capabilities. This serves as a warning to certain forces that rely on American weapons for support.
Future Outlook: China's Military Industry's 'Volcanic Eruption'
This victory is just the beginning; China's military industry is still on the rise.
Technologies such as sixth-generation aircraft and drone collaborative operations are already under development, and future air combat modes may be defined by China.
The export market will continue to grow, with Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American countries likely to be more willing to purchase Chinese equipment.
The victory of the J-10C proves that modern warfare is not about whose individual weapon is stronger, but rather about whose system is stronger and whose technology is more autonomous. China's military industry has transformed from 'student' to 'teacher', and it will become even more formidable in the future!
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