J-10 B is a so-called"fourth and a half" generation fighter

Zhang Jigao, deputy chief designer of the J-10 fighter, spoke about the improved model J-10 publicly for the first time in the AVIC flight test center. Zhang Jigao told People's Daily Online reporters that the overall performance of the J10 will be comprehensively improved in areas such as aerodynamic layout, mission system, and the approach to maintenance. 
In March 2009, pictures of our improved model J10 fighters appeared for the first time on the Internet, and netizens quickly began to call it the "J-10B".

Over the last five 5 years, several images of the test J10B have appeared online,attracting widespread attention from netizens, military enthusiasts, and even foreign media.

U.S. military expert Richard Fisher recently pointed out that the J-10 B is a so-called"fourth and a half" generation fighter equipped with modern airborne technology and advanced radar system, which is about to be delivered to the PLA Air Force.

J-10B 

Zhang Jigao disputed the term "fourth and a half" generation. In contrast, he suggested that the current international criteria to classify generations are more applicable.
He pointed out that single combat is rare in modern warfare, and that the majority of cases now involve system combat and network operations, so that the combat capabilities of a 
fighter depend on many factors. "This does not mean that the optimization of an aircraft's radar, avionics, and missile detection ranges are bound to improvements in operational performance."

Republic Of Korean Air Force Chengdu J-10 S photo v2.0

This is the revised version of the Republic Of Korean Air Force Chengdu J-10 S , earlier  it of which was posted here.. Most of the changes here follow the tips given by Erik Simonsen on our Facebook page Military Photoshops . To quote Erik :

•   Nice PhotoShop work - however, a couple of details -- ROKAF pilots have gray camouflage helmets with larger visors & green camouflage flight suits. ROKAF uses air-to-air refueling booms, not hose & drogue. The 03 (2003) number on the tail for the service date, probably too early for a J-10S export from China. Erik

So i removed the hose & drogue Refueling Probe, and tried to add a F-16 style boom fuel point on the spine. Changed pilot helmet and uniform colors. Added some stripes and arrows to add some detail. The Radome is still Black though. Cant seem to find a work around to change the darker original radome color to a lighter grey shade. Tried, to paint one over it but it gives a plastic feel. So i dropped it for now. Black looks cool too, Not my fault if China colors its jets radome black ! Also on the no. part. It isnt a real story, so no.s dont really matter. more over i had already rastesized the Type layer and writing a new layer was too much a trouble to go through . hehehe

Republic Of Korean Air Force Chengdu J-10 S photo

The ROKAF (Republic of Korea Air Force) originally planned to buy 120 advanced, high-end fighters as its next-generation platform, in order to replace its existing fleet of F-4 Phantom IIs and other aircraft. So far, it has bought 60 fighters in 2 phases. Back in 2002, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) selected the Chengdu J-10 advanced fighters for its Next Generation Fighter Program, and bought 40. In 2008, a 2nd contract was signed for 20 more J-10s, with slight modifications.

Israeli J-10 Photo

Israeli J-10 taxi at the Israeli Air Force Flight Academy course #162 graduation and Air Show.

link Israel-China link Defense intelligence officials said this week that China's new J-10 jet fighter was built with the help of Israel, under the U.S.-sponsored Lavi jet fighter program canceled back in 1987. "China's J-10 program was assisted by engineers who worked on the Israeli Lavi program," one defense official told Inside the Ring. "The J-10 and Lavi share many of the same design elements." According to the officials, Russia also has helped with the J-10 program, helping Beijing to develop a new J-10 engine to replace the current one ? a Chinese copy of the CFM-56 jet engine developed jointly by General Electric and the French company Snecma. The J-10 was under development in secret for years but its deployment was only acknowledged by Beijing in January 2007. It is considered a fourth-generation fighter-bomber comparable to the U.S. F-16. The defense officials' comments followed a report in Jane's Defence Weekly stating that the J-10 is a close copy of the Lavi jet, and that Chinese developers had access to a Lavi prototype in Chengdu, where the J-10 was designed and built. Documents in Hebrew on the Israel Aircraft Industries jet also were observed by Russian engineers, the magazine stated. The Lavi was developed with $1.8 billion in U.S. aid to Israel. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld in 2005 sharply restricted U.S. military technology sharing with Israel over concerns about Israeli-Chinese military cooperation. The Israeli-Chinese J-10 cooperation involved "decades"-long exchanges between Russian, Israeli and Chinese aircraft developers, the magazine stated, quoting Russians involved in the program. The cooperation included extensive design and performance modeling, wind-tunnel testing and advanced aerodynamic design input. Richard Fisher, a specialist on China's military with the International Assessment and Strategy Center, said the J-10-Lavi cooperation "confirms the need for continued American vigilance to prevent military technology sales to China from Israel or any other ally." "This is now a tragedy for the people of Israel and the United States, given the high chances that China will sell the J-10 to Iran," he said, adding that Israel should fully disclose the extent of military cooperation with China, "a country that aids the enemies of Israel, and threatens America and many of its allies." An Israeli Embassy spokesman said he is checking the report. A Chinese Embassy spokesman could not be reached. Chinese and Israeli officials in the past have denied any links between the J-10 and the Lavi.