1. Fighter aircraft are also called fighter jets and were formerly known as destroyers. An aircraft mainly used to destroy enemy aircraft and other air strike weapons in the air. Its characteristics are high speed, fast ascent, high ceiling and good maneuverability. So in China, fighter aircraft are fighter jets.
2. China’s J1-J4 numbers are not used. The fighter numbers starting from J5 are: J5 (J5), J6 (J6), J7 (J7), J8-2 (J8- 2), J8-2M (J8-2M), J10 (J10), J10B, J11 (J11), J11B, J11BS two-seat models. In addition, the Su-27/30 series purchased from Russia are used (the domestically produced ones are called J11, as well as the modified J11B and J11BS).
3. The J5 is a copy of the former Soviet MiG-17Ф; the J6 is a copy of the MiG-19 supersonic fighter; the J7 is a copy of the Soviet MiG-21 fighter; The J8 and its modifications are enlarged versions of the J7 with twin engines; the J10 is developed by Chengdu Aircraft; the J11 is assembled from the Russian su-27, and the domestic modifications are the J11B and J11BS. The J9 and J12 numbers have also been used, but neither one has been studied further. The Su-33 (su27 carrier-based version) is still being imitated in China, and it seems to be a bit unclear, and there is a rumor: J15. It is ready to be equipped with the Varyag in Dalian (domestic aircraft carrier) The name has not been made public for the time being, so I have to call it the old name: Varyag). As for Xiaolong FC-1, it is specially used for export to get money. It is not in domestic service, so it has no number! .
4. The JH-7 is a fighter-bomber. It is a small bomber with certain combat capabilities and is truly domestically produced.
5. At least the public numbers of J13 to 19 have not been used yet. It is said that the su33 The domestic imitation models are called J15
6 and J20 are just temporary names given to the two aircraft that Chengdu Aircraft is currently test flying! I didn't know the official number until I entered service. It's only 5-8 years ago~~~
7. As for whether the Chinese fighter jets are powerful or not, you see who they are competing with. Generally speaking, this field can be divided into several levels:
The first level is of course the United States, and the United States’ 5-cost (Russian generation method) has already been put into service!
Second level: Russia and EU member states. Russia mainly relies on the Soviet Union, but the T50 has been very eye-catching recently, but it is still in the test flight stage. There is no fifth-generation aircraft plan in the EU member states, but the aerospace engine is powerful. . . .
Third level: China, Japan and India
China is already testing the J20. Logically speaking, it should not be classified into the same level as the United States. It should be classified into the second level, but the Chinese engine This field is not up to standard, so I feel a little aggrieved. However, China has the advantage of being a latecomer, and I believe that it will soon surpass the second level and be on par with the United States. We should be humble and not arrogant or impetuous, ranking in the third level. Keep working hard and you will eventually turn around!
Needless to say, Japan has a developed industry even though it has been imitating American products. Especially in the field of composite materials, it is outstanding, but its stamina is weak, and its focus (a bit like the F15 modification) is stuck in the model stage, and it may not even have a full wind tunnel. .
India has made glory... Being assigned to this level is a bit high, but it has both east and west. As long as it is willing to take advantage of its money, it will have an advantage over our country in acquiring aircraft technology. . .
There are also some countries in South Korea, Brazil, and Central Europe that are ranked in the fourth level....
8. The technical content of helicopters is no worse than that of fighter jets. The United States and Russia are at the first level, China, the European Union, South Africa and India are all at the second level. China is mainly not good in the engine field. The most advanced one currently in service in China is the Wuzhi-10.
9. Unmanned aerial vehicles are unmatched by the United States, and Russia, China and the European Union are all trying to catch up. . .
10. J18 is just a rumor, and there are no photos or videos to prove it, so we can only say that it is probably fabricated by good netizens. Even if there is, the fact that the military has not made it public means that it is still in the confidentiality stage and there is no need for us to explore it. Otherwise, it would be bad to get into a lawsuit.
11. Generally speaking, although China’s military is not as powerful as the United States, it can do whatever it wants, but few countries dare to offend us easily. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, no one has The territory was bargained for. We have never taught the American imperialists, Soviet revisionists, Yue Xiaoba, and Indian tyrants a lesson.
Matters between countries are not just for children to play house and fight at will! There are many historical reasons for the South China Sea issue, the Hook and Fish Platform issue and the Tibet-Southern issue! We’ll make another post about it when we have time!