mainly because the new intake design. J-10A’s adjustable intake is better in high speed, while the DSI intake is better in lower speed and benefits stealth.
with J-11B, PLA no longer need J-10 to do the high speed interceptor job
it is listed in Saturn’s financial report, the part about engine sales, so it’s actually sold
though I can’t find the original report
Sorry I was referring to the belly pylon and I can’t say I have have any clue if it’s compatible with the PL-15 as we’ve only ever seen it once with PL-12’s
That is true. But J-10 should and doesn’t do it very well, it’s drag is like nearly twice of any comparable sized jet.
Also that is partially the engines and not just drag.