J-10B fighter (photographed on August 11).
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 13 (Liu Jimei and Li Jianwen) reporters learned from the Air Force on the 13th that the Chinese Air Force has dispatched 11 H-6K bombers, J-10B fighters, J-16 fighters, and Y-20 and Y-9 transport aircraft. Fighters and an airborne unit went to Russia to participate in the "International Military Competition-2021".
Among them, the J-10B fighter, the J-16 fighter, and the Y-20 transport 3 fighters are their first appearances in international military competitions.
"International Military Games-2021" is an international military event initiated by the Russian Ministry of Defense, which is hosted by 12 countries including China, Russia, Belarus, and Iran.
The Chinese Air Force went to Russia to participate in the "Aviation Darts" project held in the Ryazan Region and the "Airborne Platoon" project competition held in the Chelyabinsk Region.
The H-6K bomber is a medium- and long-range bomber independently developed by China. It has the characteristics of long range, large ammunition capacity, and strong precision strike capability outside the defense zone. It is hailed as the "God of War" by military enthusiasts.
Since its official debut in March 2015, this type of bomber has repeatedly flew over the Bashi Strait, Miyako Strait, and Tsushima Strait, and has performed police patrols in the East China Sea, battle patrols in the South China Sea, and cruises around the island.
J-16 fighter (photographed on August 7).
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The J-10B fighter is an all-weather supersonic multi-role fighter independently developed by my country. The aircraft adopts a fixed "clam" type air inlet with no partitions. It is mainly responsible for seizing air supremacy, close air fire support, and precise targeting of deep ground/sea targets. Strike and other multi-purpose combat missions.
The J-16 fighter is a two-seater, heavy-duty multi-purpose fighter independently developed by our country. It can not only complete air combat missions, but also perform ground and sea strikes. It is one of the important equipment for the Air Force to transform to both offense and defense. .
Since its debut in a military parade celebrating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, the J-16 has been equipped with multiple aviation units to help the Air Force improve its ability to win.
The Yun-20 transport aircraft is a large-scale, multi-purpose transport aircraft developed by our country, which can perform long-distance air transport tasks of various materials and personnel under complex weather conditions.
The official deployment of Yun-20 troops has achieved a major breakthrough in the independent development of our air strategic delivery equipment. It has participated in receiving the remains of volunteer martyrs back home, airlifting to support members and materials of the Hubei medical team, and a number of humanitarian rescue missions.
Yun-20 transport aircraft (photographed on August 11).
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The Yun-9 transport aircraft is a new domestic medium-range medium-range transport aircraft with strong task adaptability, advanced integrated avionics system and good maneuverability. It was officially unveiled at the Zhuhai Air Show in 2014.
After the Y-9 was installed with the Chinese Air Force, it participated in a military parade on the battlefield and a military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
According to reports, participating in international military competitions is an effective way to improve the actual combat capabilities of troops.
The actual combat training of the Air Force is extending to the sea, oceans, plateaus, and valleys.
The Air Force officers and soldiers have comprehensively promoted military training and war preparations, constantly tempering and improving their ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.