The Chinese Air Force has made remarkable progress in military construction in recent years, including the improvement of long-range delivery capabilities. Recently, the Chinese Air Force sent the Bayi Air Show Team to participate in the defense exhibition in the Middle East and demonstrated its long-range combat capabilities. Xie Peng, spokesman for the Chinese Air Force, said that seven J-10 fighters of the August 1 Air Show Team flew directly from China to Saudi Arabia for the exhibition, and were replenished by tanker-20 tankers on the way. This flight experience demonstrated the long-range delivery capabilities of the Chinese Air Force. Over the past few decades, the Chinese Air Force's long-range delivery capabilities have been a shortcoming. As in other countries, long-range flights and power delivery of fighter jets require refueling and replenishment by air tankers.
In contrast, countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom have repeatedly used tankers to achieve long-range strike missions. Air tankers of the PLA remained vacant for a long time, and it was only in the 90s of the last century that the first tanker aircraft was received, the H-6. However, the fuel carrying capacity of the H-6 was limited and could only refuel a small number of fighters. Therefore, the H-6 has more tactical value than strategic value. However, with the entry into service of the Y-20, the PLA received a body that could be used to convert into a new generation tanker. The use of the Y-20 will greatly enhance the long-range delivery capability of the Chinese Air Force.
The latest equipment of the Chinese Air Force, the Y-20 aircraft, inherits the huge fuselage and load space of the Y-20, which can meet the refueling needs of all active models of the PLA. This time, the Chinese Air Force demonstrated the long-range delivery capability of the Y-20 aircraft, and the J-10 performance aircraft flew directly to Saudi Arabia, demonstrating to the world the strength of China's modern equipment and the level of military science and technology. The Y-20 aircraft has advanced in-flight refueling capabilities, which is also a major breakthrough for the Chinese Air Force in the international arena. At last year's Dubai Air Show, the J-10 of the Bayi Air Show Team achieved a one-way flight to Saudi Arabia, and the effect of this direct flight to Saudi Arabia was even better. After refueling in the air, Chinese fighters can fly non-stop**, further extending the combat radius of the Chinese Air Force.
In addition, Chinese fighter jets taking off from the coast can fly directly to the Strait of Malacca on the Malay Peninsula after refueling, demonstrating China's influence on the world stage. The display of the Yunyou-20 aircraft not only greatly helps to enhance the competitiveness of Chinese equipment in the international market, but also shows potential buyers China's willingness to buy. The strength of the Chinese Air Force's modern equipment and long-range delivery capability are undoubtedly important factors in attracting the international market. As China continues to advance in military science and technology, the reliability and performance of its equipment are also improving, which will undoubtedly increase the confidence of potential buyers in Chinese equipment. However, the Chinese Air Force is demonstrating only part of the capabilities of its equipment.
In addition to the in-flight refueling capabilities of the Y-20 aircraft, the Chinese Air Force also has other advanced warplanes and equipment, such as the J-20 fighter jet. As a new generation fighter of the Chinese Air Force, the J-20 fighter has stealth performance and supersonic flight capabilities, which is an important breakthrough for the Chinese Air Force. As China's Air Force continues to grow and develop, so will its influence on the world stage. The display of the Chinese Air Force's modern equipment and long-range delivery capability has aroused people's attention to China's strength and scientific and technological level. China's military development is not only of great significance to maintaining the world's military development, but also plays a positive role in world peace and stability.
As a large country with a huge population and vast territory, China must have strong military strength to safeguard its own interests and *** However, China's military development also faces some challenges and difficulties. In terms of equipment strength, the Chinese Air Force still has a certain gap to fill, especially in areas such as aircraft carriers and long-range bombers. In addition, China also needs to strengthen the cultivation of military personnel and the enhancement of scientific and technological innovation capabilities to adapt to the ever-changing international security situation and military competitive environment. All in all, the Chinese Air Force's demonstration of the long-range delivery capability of the YF-20 aircraft is of great significance to enhance the competitiveness of Chinese equipment in the international market.
This high-profile display not only showed the world the strength of China's modern equipment and the level of military science and technology, but also showed potential buyers the willingness to buy China's first-class equipment. As China's Air Force continues to grow and develop, so will its influence on the world stage. China's military development is of great significance for maintaining and promoting world peace and stability, but at the same time, it also needs to face some challenges and difficulties and strengthen its own strength and innovation capabilities.