In a shocking combat exercise, the Chinese Air Force demonstrated its strong combat strength. The ** of a group of J-16 fighters has attracted widespread attention. Each J-16 fighter is loaded with 10 air-to-air missiles, including the Thunderbolt-10, Thunderbolt-12, and Thunderbolt-15
There is even a "discordant" missile, suspected to be the hypersonic missile Thunderbolt 17. This rare J-16 formation training is impressive. The missiles mounted by the four J-16 fighters formed a powerful firepower of unified firing, presenting a breathtaking scene.
In particular, one of the "fat circle" missiles has sparked widespread speculation, most likely a hypersonic Thunderbolt-17 missile weighing 300 kilograms and having a maximum range of more than 400 kilometers. As a representative of China's fourth-generation fighters, the J-16 fighter is derived from the Soviet-style flanker
However, in the process of research and development, it absorbed the technology of some J-20 stealth fighters, which became the pinnacle of the design concept. This not only brought its performance close to that of the Su-35, but also reached the peak level in bomb carrying capacity. During this training, a J-16 carried 10 rounds of air-to-air missiles
Make an impression. It is worth noting that the J-16 has a variety of mount types and can carry various types of missiles, including air-to-air, air-to-ground, anti-ship missiles, etc., showing its multi-functional characteristics. And the appearance of the Thunderbolt-17 missile,
It adds more powerful long-range strike capabilities. Behind this actual combat exercise, the tremendous progress of the Chinese Air Force in military technology has been highlighted. The ultra-long range and hypersonic characteristics of the Thunderbolt-17 missile, which makes it almost a "long-range sniper" in the air, throwing off Western countries.
In contrast, the American AIM-120 and AIM-260 missiles are much inferior in range and accuracy, and the J-16 carrying the Thunderbolt 17 has obvious advantages in long-range confrontation. In this actual combat exercise, the J-16 full-mounted missile demonstrated its powerful high-altitude frontal confrontation capability.
In such a large-scale high-altitude battle, not only the performance of the fighter is tested, but also a powerful firepower strike capability is required. The J-16 carried 10 missiles provided it with strong fire support, creating greater air fire pressure on the enemy. In hand-to-hand combat,
The performance of the J-16 and J-20 is worthy of the pinnacle. In a medium-range confrontation, our army is expected to occupy a certain advantage. In a long-range confrontation, the United States will encounter a rather passive situation, especially after the Thunderbolt-17 missile enters the fray. The opponent knows this and is reluctant to face it.
However, China may have found a solution. In addition to the J-16 fighter, the Air Police 3000 early warning aircraft and the J-16D electronic warfare aircraft will also play a key role. AWACS aircraft far exceed enemy airborne radars in range and lock-on, while electronic warfare aircraft provide excellent electronic protection and jamming capabilities
Thus reducing the risk of the J-16 being shot down. The Chinese Air Force's actual combat exercise not only once again demonstrated its strength, but also sent a clear warning to Western countries. The advent of the Thunderbolt-17 missile made it impossible for countries such as the United States to sit idly by. Our army already has a strong ** to achieve victory in long-range confrontation, which not only demonstrates the rise of military science and technology, but also a powerful guarantee for peace. It is hoped that this actual combat exercise will provide strong support for the strengthening of national defense forces and contribute China's strength to safeguarding world peace.