China's J-10C Fighter Is Not To Be Toyed With

Summary: The Chengdu J-10C "Vigorous Dragon," a medium-weight, single-engine multirole combat aircraft, was showcased by the People's Liberation Army Air Force's August 1st, 2023 Aerobatics Team at the Dubai Air Show.

-This marked the J-10C's first Middle Eastern display since its significant modernization. Developed to serve primarily in air superiority and strike missions, the J-10C compares to the U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon and features advanced avionics and a unique delta wing and canard design for enhanced maneuverability.