China To Equip 1000 Fighter Jets With New Light Radar

Aviation Industries Corporation of China (AVIC) has announced the development of a ‘light’ radar which will be installed on 1000 Chinese-built fighter jets.

However the technical details of the radar, such as its coverage area were not revealed in the report published by CGTN.com.

Among other things, the radar features the newest cooling system, AVIC representatives said.

“About 1,000 existing Chinese jet fighters, including the J-10, will be equipped with the new radar system in the near future, which should significantly improve their combat effectiveness.” Representatives said.

China intends to supply this technology mainly to developing countries, including Pakistan.

Although development of the Chengdu J-10 all-weather multirole fighter began in the 1980s and it performed its maiden flight in the late 1990s, the Chinese People's Liberation Army did not announce its entry into service until late 2006.

The J-10 is the first Chinese-developed combat aircraft that approaches Western fighters in terms of performance and capabilities.