China's J-10C fighter jet, equipped with an advanced avionics system and sensor network, possesses exceptional battlefield awareness and electronic warfare capabilities, according to the chief designer of the aircraft.
The avionics system of the J-10C achieves a generational leap, with its core being an active phased array radar system. This radar system enables rapid target search and tracking, offering significant advantages over traditional mechanical scanning radars.
"This is called the nose cone. When the nose cone is removed, there is a panel array underneath. The larger the array, the farther it can see. The smaller the array, the closer it can see. Therefore, we designed the radar array to be large with high power, allowing it to detect more, see farther, and achieve greater accuracy and stability. The enemy aircraft's information is transmitted via data link to the missile, controlling the missile to fly forward," said Wang Haifeng, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and chief designer of the J-10C, in an interview with China Central Television.
Based on the upgrades to the fighter jet's avionics system, the application of the electronic warfare system is another highlight of the J-10C. This system creates a one-way transparency advantage, allowing it to see its targets while remaining undetected.
China's J-10C fighter jet boasts exceptional battlefield awareness, electronic warfare capabilities: designer
