Iran’s Air Force chief was spotted inspecting the Chinese J-10C, a 4.5th-generation aircraft, during a visit to the ongoing Zhuhai Air Show, sparking speculations that Tehran may be interested in acquiring the aircraft.
Iranian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi visited the Air Show on November 12 and, as reported by the Chinese media, got a first-hand experience of China’s J-10CE fighter jet.
According to reports, Vahedi assessed the capabilities of the J-10C Vigorous Dragon. General Vahedi also met with his Chinese counterpart, General Chang Dingqiu, to discuss possible areas of cooperation between the two services.
While Iran’s leadership has not expressly communicated its willingness to acquire a Chinese combat aircraft, the Iranian Air Force Commander’s inspection of the J-10C has piqued the interest of military observers. Some of whom observed that the aircraft was a viable option for the Iranian Air Force in terms of capability and price.
