Chinese air force looks to ‘kill chain’ that helps older jets shoot down newer models
Documentary aired by CCTV outlines tactics and tech that could help earlier-generation aircraft prevail over more advanced ones
China’s air force has said it has developed techniques that allow older warplanes to shoot down more advanced stealth fighters by using advanced guided missiles.
On Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV said that during an exercise, a 10-year-old J-10C fighter got the better of an unidentified stealth fighter with the help of airborne warning and control system (Awacs) planes.
Pakistan used similar tactics and technology during the recent conflict with India, when its J-10Cs downed at least one French-made Rafale warplane.
Will Chinese Z-10ME attack helicopters now power Pakistan air force?
Social media posts suggest Pakistan has received a shipment of advanced aircraft similar to helicopter China has deployed near Indian border
On Tuesday, a social media user believed to be an active-duty member of the Pakistan Army uploaded a video clearly showing the helicopter airborne, apparently conducting field airport support missions from a military base.
The video was captioned: “First look at Pakistan’s Z-10ME attack helicopter armed with next-gen air-to-ground missiles.”
This followed a photo posted on Monday by another user showing a Z-10ME undergoing ground maintenance. The helicopter bore the words “Pakistan Army” and serial number “786-301” on its fuselage and tail.
The image marked the first credible evidence of the Z-10ME’s operational status within the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps.
