Which of the following statements is true with regard to the J-10 figh

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the J-10 fighter aircraft ?

It is a Russian multi-role single engine version of the Su-30MK1 fighter aircraft
It is an Israeli multi-role fifth generation fighter aircraft
It is a multi-role single engine next generation Chinese fighter aircraft
It is a Pakistani indigenous multi-role fighter aircraft
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UPSC CAPF – 2011
The J-10 fighter aircraft is a multi-role, single-engine, next-generation Chinese fighter aircraft.
– The Chengdu J-10 is a lightweight multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
– It is a single-engine aircraft designed for both air-to-air combat and ground attack missions.
– While often classified as a 4th or 4.5 generation fighter, it incorporates modern features leading to it being described as “next generation” in the context of options provided.
The J-10 entered service with the PLAAF in the early 2000s. Pakistan is an export customer for the J-10, but it is primarily developed and manufactured in China.
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