How China’s home-grown WS-10 engine helped make the country a modern air power
China's WS-10 turbofan engine, also known as Taihang, has become a cornerstone of the People's Liberation Army's air power. Developed domestically, it has been crucial for powering various fighter jets, including the J-10C, J-11B, J-16, J-15, and variants of the J-20 stealth fighter. The engine's maturation has enabled mass production of advanced aircraft and reduced reliance on Russian imports, resolving a critical supply-chain bottleneck. AI
