1/48 Trumpeter PLAAF J-10B Vigorous Dragon – 02848

The J-10B is a modified variant of the J-10 multirole fighter aircraft, with modifications in the airframe and avionics. A J-10B prototype reportedly made its maiden flight in December 2008. The J-10B features a chin-mounted diffuser supersonic inlet (DSI) air inlet. The traditional rectangle-shaped air inlet on the J-10 requires a large, moveable inlet ramp to generate a rearward-leaning oblique shock wave to aid the inlet compression process.

The J-10B has been equipped with an electronic-optic targeting system (EOTS) . Placed forward of the cockpit canopy to the right, the system comprises an infrared search and track (IRST) sensor and a laser rangefinder, which can detect enemy targets passively without requiring to turn on the fire-control radar, thus reducing the chance of the aircraft being detected.

The upper edge of the J-10B’s tailfin is curved, in contrast to the straight-edged tailfin of the J-10. A large fairing is added to the tip of the tailfin to accommodate electronic warfare and countermeasures (EW/ECM) equipment.

• Scale: 1/48
• Item Type: Static Aircraft
• Model Brief:
  • Length: 358.8mm
  • Wingspan: 203mm
• Total parts: 275 pieces
• Photo Etched Parts 1 Piece
• Total Sprues: 12 sprues
• Paint Schemes: PLAAF J-10B
• Released Date: 2010-10
• More Features:
• The kit consists of 231 parts  in grey plastic and 27 clear plastic parts and 17 photo-etched parts
• Detailed fuselage with accurate design