Recently, there is a news about the crash of the F-16 fighter jet of the US military stationed in South Korea has attracted widespread attention. According to reports, the fighter plane suffered an unknown malfunction during a routine training exercise Xi and eventually crashed in the Yellow Sea. It is a certain coincidence with the previous news that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a live-fire exercise Xi in the northern part of the Yellow Sea. But the reality is that the two incidents are not related. However, the crash has raised concerns about the safety of military Xi. The risks of the ROK-U.S. joint defense Xi also once again highlight the potential dangers faced by military personnel in training. Nonetheless, we need to recognize the extent of the connection between the two incidents and take a more comprehensive approach to preventing similar incidents in the future. According to Yonhap News Agency, the pilot had successfully ejected and been rescued at the time of the crash, but fortunately there were no **personnel**. It also highlights the risks faced by the military in peacetime training. After this incident, some netizens related the crash to the China ** performance incident. In fact, the geographical distance between the two is more than 400 kilometers, and it is difficult for long-range anti-aircraft missiles to hit such a distant target, let alone actual military operations. And when the US military carried out the Xi mission, the location of its activities did not involve provoking China.
In this state, the two sides will remain non-interfering with each other, and will even deliberately keep their distance to avoid accidents. For such an event, we need to look at it calmly and objectively, and not over-interpret the meaning behind it. At the same time, the security of military Xi also needs to be paid attention to. The risks of Xi exercise undoubtedly pose a potential threat to military personnel and local residents, and we need to be more prepared to prevent similar incidents in the future. The frequent occurrence of accidents in the United States is worth pondering. From 2022 to 2023, there were a total of 19 accidents in the US military, resulting in 45 deaths and 42 injuries. Are these accidents a sign of a decline in combat effectiveness, or are there other causes?Let's break it down. On January 24, 2022, the F-35C crashed while landing on the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, the pilot successfully ejected and escaped, and the plane crashed into the sea. On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B crashed in Norway, killing four crew members. On March 23, 2022, an F-16 of the Oklahoma Air National Guard crashed in Louisiana after taking off from Ellington Airport, and the pilot successfully ejected to escape.
On June 8, 2022, a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B crashed in California, killing five people. On October 19, 2022, an F-35A crashed at the north end of the runway at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, and the pilot successfully ejected to escape. On November 12, 2022, two World War II aircraft collided and crashed during an air show, killing six people. On December 15, 2022, an F-35B crashed in Texas. On February 15, 2023, a UH-60 Black Hawk*** crashed in Alabama, killing 2 crew members. What kind of explanation did the US side give for these accidents?What exactly caused the crash of these fighters?This has raised questions about the strength of the United States. It is worth mentioning that behind the occurrence of these accidents, there may also be some unknown insiders. Some netizens pointed out that technical reasons cannot be ruled out behind these accidents. With the continuous development of science and technology, the flight principles and technologies of modern fighters are becoming more and more complex, and some hidden faults may not be easy to find and solve. In addition, the prolonged use and frequent training of the fighter may also exacerbate the exposure of some potential problems.
In addition to technical reasons, the human factor cannot be ignored. For example, pilots' operational errors, lack of training, etc., can become the trigger for accidents. In some cases of fighter plane crashes, the pilot's successful ejection escape also reflects the pilot's on-the-spot response ability and training quality. While analyzing these accidents, we also have to take into account the environment and pressure under which the United States is strong. As one of the most powerful military forces in the world, the United States has heavy tasks and relatively frequent military training and Xi, which undoubtedly puts tremendous pressure on military personnel and equipment. At the same time, the United States is also constantly carrying out military modernization and has launched a series of new fighters and equipment. These new equipment often have more advanced technology and performance, but they also face more challenges and risks. Therefore, how to ensure security while ensuring combat effectiveness has become an important issue facing the United States. In response to these accidents, the US military is also actively taking measures to conduct accident investigation and flight safety management. For example, regarding the issue of F-35 fighters, the US Department of Defense has ordered a comprehensive inspection of F-35 fighters around the world to ensure flight safety.
Generally speaking, the frequent occurrence of accidents in the United States not only makes people question the strength of the United States, but also reminds us that military security is always an eternal theme. While constantly pursuing military strength, we also need to pay sufficient attention to how to ensure military security. After all, no country wants to see its military power weakened by security concerns. The frequent accidents of the US aircraft have aroused public concern, why do these modern fighters frequently have accidents?Why is the safety awareness of pilots worrying?Is there a problem with aircraft maintenance?These questions are worth going deeper. Modern fighters such as the Black Hawk Apache and the Osprey aircraft of the Marine Corps have recently been involved in accidents, causing considerable losses to the military. These modern warplanes are seen as a symbol of military might, but frequent accidents have raised concerns and doubts from all sides. Pilots are at the helm of an aircraft, and their safety awareness and skill level are crucial. However, is there an implication behind the frequent accidents that there is a problem with the safety awareness of pilots?Is the technical level of the pilots up to the standard of operating these advanced fighters?This is also an issue that needs to be taken seriously.
In addition to the pilot's personal factors, whether there is a problem with the maintenance of the aircraft is also one of the causes of the accident. It is reported that the United States has always been concerned about the maintenance of the aircraft, but the frequent accidents show that there may be negligence in the maintenance of the aircraft, which is also a problem that cannot be ignored. In these accidents, some aircraft successfully made emergency landings and the pilots escaped safely. This also reflects the pilot's emergency response ability, but the frequent forced landings also imply that there are certain problems with the quality and stability of the aircraft itself, which is also a problem that needs to be solved urgently. It is worth noting that the accidents of these modern fighters are not isolated cases, but show a trend. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, there were 24 military aircraft accidents in the decade from 2013 to 2023, which to a certain extent exposed the safety risks of U.S. aircraft. In the face of this situation, the US side has taken a series of measures, including suspending flights, thoroughly investigating the cause of the accident, strengthening the maintenance of aircraft and training pilots. However, it remains to be seen whether these measures are effective enough and whether they can curb the frequent occurrence of accidents involving military aircraft.
We should also draw lessons from these military aircraft accidents, strengthen the daily maintenance of aircraft, improve the technical level of pilots, and strengthen flight safety awareness training. Only in this way can we effectively avoid the recurrence of similar accidents and ensure the safety of pilots and aircraft. At the same time, we also hope that the US side will be able to disclose these accidents more openly and transparently, so that the public can understand the truth of the accidents and reduce unnecessary speculation and rumors. Only in this way can the people's trust in the military be strengthened and the security and stability of the country can be jointly maintained. The frequent crashes of US warplanes may seem boring, but it hides an important issue: aircraft safety. In particular, the F-16 fighter jet and the Osprey tiltrotor aircraft produced in the United States have constantly had accidents, causing a lot of personnel. Do these accidents give us a wake-up call?Let's not talk about the accident rate of these planes, let's take a look at the Gunsan Air Base of the US military stationed in South Korea, which is said to be the most threateningFirst, let's take a brief look at the three major air bases. The bases in South Korea are Osan Base, Gunsan Base and Daegu Base and are responsible for different directions such as North Korea, China and Russia.
And the Gunsan base is not far from the eastern coast of China, and the threat to China is considerable. When it comes to the F-16 fighter, the accident rate of this old model remains high, mainly due to its age and poor maintenance. It is estimated that by 2023, the U.S. military will be equipped with nearly 5,000 F-16 fighter jets, and the huge number has led to frequent accidents. In addition, the aging of the aircraft and the decline in the level of maintenance are also important reasons for the increase in accident rates. Even more worrying are the Osprey tiltrotors, which have crashed 15 since they were equipped, killing 61 people. Although this aircraft has the advantages of vertical take-off and landing and fast flight, its extremely high accident rate is a cause for concern. So, how threatening is the US air base?It is reported that the Gunsan base is about 250 kilometers away from the 38th parallel in northern South Korea, and the hardware conditions are very strong, and it is difficult to threaten it with conventional **. However, the threat to China's eastern seaboard is considerable, and it is worth being wary of. In general, the frequent crashes of US warplanes and the threat of the air base in South Korea have not only raised concerns about the safety of aircraft, but also aroused concern about the regional security landscape.
In the face of these problems, we need to think seriously, strengthen aircraft maintenance and regional security protection, and jointly maintain peace and stability. How big is the threat to China from the South Korean Gunsan base?This is a topic of great interest. The Qunshan base is less than 600 kilometers from Qingdao, China, less than 700 kilometers from Shanghai, and very close to the North China Plain and the developed areas of eastern China. During the Taiwan Strait crisis, the United States conducted many war games, and this base has a very high level of armament, with more than 100 hangars and reinforced aircraft bunkers, as well as 50 to 60 large rugged ammunition depots. This made the Gunsan base enough to launch several large-scale offensives and pose a considerable threat to China. The United States, Japan, and South Korea all pose a potential threat to China geographically, however, South Korea poses the most pressing threat to China. It is too close to the developed areas in eastern China, and the fighter jets deployed by the US military can arrive at the supersonic cruise in half an hour, which is simply the doorstep. This geographical location makes the Gunsan base a major threat to China, especially in the event of a crisis in the Taiwan Strait. And China is not without the power to fight back.
The PLA is already equipped with rockets with a range of 400 600 km, which can threaten the Gunsan base and even cover the Daegu base when deployed near Weihai in Shandong Province. This means that, strategically, China also has the ability to fight back. Therefore, the threat posed by the Gunsan base to China is not one-way. In the geopolitical game, the geographical location, military deployment, and strategic intentions of each side will have a profound impact on the situation. How to balance the interests of all parties and maintain regional peace and stability is a difficult problem that needs to be solved urgently. How to defend China's interests in the Taiwan Strait crisis?This is a question of great concern, and rocket artillery, as a powerful **, may be able to provide some answers. Threatening enemy air bases with rocket artillery seems to be a relatively low-cost option. The use of rocket artillery equipped with anti-runway bombs, submunitions, and armor-piercing shells can pose a serious threat to US military bases in South Korea. In a future crisis in the Taiwan Strait, this could be a noteworthy tactical option. Of course, the pros and cons need to be carefully weighed, and at the same time the necessary defensive measures will be taken to ensure China's ***