CCTV Reveals J-10C Fighter Jet's Combat Results, Likely to unsettle India

 Since the aerial combat on May 7th between India and Pakistan, there has been a constant debate over the actual results.

Pakistan reported that its J-10C fighters and other Chinese - made weapons brought down several Indian aircraft, including three Rafale fighters purchased from France. However, India strongly denied these claims. In fact, Indian Prime Minister Modi even declared that Pakistan was completely dominated by India on the battlefield and had to seek international help.

France also denied the claims, refusing to acknowledge that its Rafale fighters were shot down by the J-10C. Instead, it blamed the Indian pilots for not being skilled enough to handle the advanced Rafale fighters. At the same time, France criticized the performance of Chinese fighter jets. The US also weighed in, with Reuters citing multiple US officials as saying they were highly confident that Pakistan used Chinese J-10C fighters to shoot down at least two Indian aircraft, including at least one Rafale fighter. The report also stated that Pakistan did not deploy US - made F - 16 fighters in the conflict.

As the developer of the J - 10C fighter jet, China finally announced the combat results of the J - 10C on May 17th. According to CCTV, China's export - oriented J - 10CE fighter jet achieved its first - ever combat results recently, successfully shooting down several enemy aircraft without suffering any losses. CCTV's report confirmed the combat results claimed by Pakistan.

Although the exact number of aircraft shot down was not specified, it is evident that the J - 10C has gained combat experience. Notably, the J - 10C, a single - engine fighter, secured a decisive victory against the twin - engine Rafale fighter. CCTV also cited experts' views on the advantages and disadvantages of the Rafale fighter. The advantages include its clever design, advanced aerodynamic configuration, and high maneuverability. However, it also has disadvantages. For instance, due to its small nose space, it can only accommodate a small radar, limiting its detection range. Moreover, the missiles carried by the Rafale fighter do not have a range advantage over those carried by the J - 10C.

On the night of May 7th, immediately after the aerial combat concluded, Pakistan reported all its combat results to China, including the J - 10C's successful shoot - down of Rafale fighters. China has been very low - key about this matter. It seems that China is almost telling Pakistan, "If you cause trouble, don't mention your teacher."

Now that the combat results of the J - 10C have been announced, it is likely to cause a strong reaction in India. India may lodge another strong protest against China.