The Uzbekistan Air Force plans to procure 24 Chinese-developed Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter aircraft…
The potential acquisition would enable the phased replacement of the MiG-29 and Su-27 fleets currently in service with the Uzbekistan Air Force.
Beyond the 24 aircraft, the agreement is expected to encompass weapons systems, simulators, ground support equipment, maintenance, spare parts, and airbase infrastructure upgrades.
The Uzbek Air Force currently relies heavily on Soviet-era Su-27 and MiG-29 platforms, both of which are nearing the end of their operational lifespans.
The J-10CE is a single-engine, single-seat multirole fighter featuring a delta-canard aerodynamic configuration and a fully digital fly-by-wire flight control system.
Equipped with an AESA radar and advanced cockpit systems, the platform is capable of deploying a range of air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions.
The J-10CE is estimated to reach a maximum speed of approximately Mach 1.8, with a service ceiling exceeding 18,000 meters and a combat radius of over 1,000 kilometers, depending on the mission profile.
The aircraft is powered by a WS-10B turbofan engine, which produces between 135 and 145 kilonewtons of thrust with afterburner…