The reasons why the J-10C fighter did not use a large number of twin composite pylons may be as follows:1Technical and engineering challenges: While it is theoretically possible to install a twin composite pylon, it may in practice involve.
Issues such as modifying aircraft structures, increasing weight, and changing aircraft balance require a series of technical and engineering improvements and verifications.
2.Space and strength limitations: The J-10C's underwing space may be limited to accommodate composite pylons. In addition, the use of composite pylons also needs to consider the strength of the wing and the bearing capacity of the structure.
3.Combat needs and tactics: The J-10C is likely to be designed with more focus on maneuverability and air superiority than on ammunition load.
Probably, the decision to use independent pylons was made in order to maintain the maneuverability and flexibility of the aircraft.
In general, although it is theoretically feasible to use a twin composite pylon, in practical application there may be a number of technical and engineering difficulties as well as considerations of combat needs and combat tactics.
Therefore, the J-10C did not use a large number of twin composite pylons. A composite pylons are a device that can increase a fighter's bomb load by attaching multiple hardpoints.
On the F-15 fighter, composite pylons are mounted at the inside of the wings at hardpoints that can carry multiple missiles or bombs at the same time.
As a result, the bomb load of the F-15 fighter was significantly increased and it was possible to carry out more combat missions. Similarly, French Rafale fighters often use composite pylons to increase their bomb carrying capacity.
The J-10C and J-10CE are two types of Chinese fighters. The J-10CE in the Pakistan Air Force is considered the main model, so it needs to have a high bomb load.
In order to increase the bomb load, the J-10CE is equipped with a twin composite pylon. In this way, the J-10CE can be equipped with more missiles and improve its combat efficiency.
And in the Chinese Air Force, the positioning of the J-10C is mainly homeland air defense. Due to the vastness of China's airspace, there is a high demand for the combat radius of fighters. As a result, the J-10C will often be equipped with drop fuel tanks to increase range.
Compared with increasing the bomb load, for the J-10C, increasing the range is more important. In short, composite pylons can help fighters increase their bomb load and improve combat efficiency.
However, different countries and air forces have different positioning and needs for fighter jets, so whether to use composite pylons will vary.
China's Air Force has a variety of fighter models, including J-10C, J-16, J-20 and J-11BG.
Among them, the J-10C is a light multi-role fighter with a weak carrying capacity and a limited combat radius. Therefore, when mounting the auxiliary tank, there is no place where ammunition can be mounted.
This means that the J-10C has a lower bomb load when it does not carry a drop tank. In contrast, heavy fighters such as the J-20, J-16 and J-11BG have a longer combat radius and a larger bomb load.
They can carry more ammunition and take on more combat missions. Therefore, these three types of fighters are the main force of our air force. The J-10C is mainly used for homeland air defense operations, and only needs to mount a small number of missiles.
In general, the position of the J-10C in the Air Force of our country is limited. Although it is numerous in number, its carrying capacity and combat radius are relatively low.
In contrast, fighters such as the J-20, J-16 and J-11BG are more suitable for long-range strike missions. Therefore, in terms of increasing the bomb load, our Air Force is more inclined to use other fighter models.