The names of the People's Air Force fighter jets J-16 "Qianlong" and Yun-20 "Kunpeng" are full of cultural heritage.
The J-16 "Qianlong" symbolizes the mysterious power soaring in the clouds. During the celebration, this fighter jet showed a majestic attitude like a soaring dragon, demonstrating the powerful strength of the Chinese Air Force. It not only implies the maneuverability and flexibility of fighter planes lurking in the clouds, but also coincides with the Chinese nation's worship of dragons. Dragon, as a divine creature in Chinese culture, represents strength and majesty. Naming the fighter plane "Qianlong" not only demonstrates its flexibility in the sky, but also implies that it shoulders the lofty mission of defending the motherland.
The Yun-20 "Kunpeng" is named after the mythical bird whose wings carry the hope and future of the country. The soaring of this "Kunpeng" in the sky not only represents a leap in technology, but also a symbol of national prestige. The name "Kunpeng" comes from the big bird in ancient Chinese myths and legends, whose wings can cover the sky and soar into the clouds and mist. Naming the Y-20 "Kunpeng" not only expresses the huge expectations for this huge aircraft, but also conveys the determination of the Chinese Air Force to pursue excellence.
Classification of Chinese fighter aircraft
First-generation fighter aircraft: including early jets and subsonic and high-subsonic fighters from the 1930s to 1940s (Ma0.6~0.98), Representative models include MiG-15, F-86 and Chinese J-5.
Second-generation fighter: Ma1 first-class, low-sonic fighter (Ma1.3~1.5) that entered service in the early 1950s. Representative models include MiG-19, F-100 and Chinese J-Fighters -6.
Third-generation fighter jets: Ma2.0-level fighter jets that entered service in the late 1960s. Representative models include MiG-21, F-4, F-104 and Chinese J-7, J-8.
Fourth-generation fighter jets: Fighters that entered service in the mid-1970s and are characterized by high maneuverability and significantly improved overall performance. Representative models include MiG-29, Su-27, and F -14, F-15, F-16 and Chinese J-10 and J-11.
Fifth-generation fighter jets: A new generation of fighter jets that have entered service in the 21st century. Representative models include F-22, F-35, Su-57 and Chinese J-20.
Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Fighter