People's Liberation Army Air Force, also known as the People's Liberation Army (PLAAF), is a branch of People's Liberation Army. This is the regular armed force of the People's Republic of China. The aircraft it owns are intended for ground support and air combat. Examples of these aircraft include the Y-20 transportation aircraft, J-16 multirole jet fighter jet, as well as the J-20 stealth fighter fighter jet.
Y-20 transport aircraft
The Y-20 transport aircraft was first introduced to the Chinese military in 2012. It is one the most advanced military transport aircraft in China's airforce and was first introduced to the Chinese military in 2012. It is equipped with modern technology and can be deployed quickly. The aircraft is also more user-friendly than the previous models. Several Y-20s are used by the Chinese air force, and many more will be available for service within the next few months.
The Y-20 airlifter has a glass cockpit and can carry up to three crew members. The aircraft also has a cargo-loading assembly in the rear. The aircraft has a wingspan that ranges from 18-50 meters to fly at up to 5,000 feet. Four D-30KP-2 turbofan engine power the Y-20 prototype. The WS-20 engines are used on the Y-20 production airplane.
J-16 multirole fighter jet
China's multi-role fighter aircraft, the J-16, is used. The PLAAF does not have a fleet of J-16s. The jet's fate is unknown. Most military enthusiasts get their news from overseas media and online hearsay.
The J-16 is a multirole fighter jet that is equipped with a computer-controlled AESA radar system. It is designed to be a powerful support to its J-20 and J-10C counterparts. It can interfere with the air-defence missile sites of enemy aircraft.
H-6N bomber
The H-6N bomber is a licence-built Tupolev Tu-16 bomber for the Chinese Air Force. The twin engines produce huge amounts of fuel and have a range of around 7,000km. It can hold up to nine tons worth of bombs.
PLA Air force released a video recently showing an H-6N launching an ALCM from the US Naval Base at Guam. This suggests that the aircraft's primary goal is to launch long-range attacks against US forces, and/or US ship. However, it is difficult to determine if the Chinese bomber is capable of achieving these long-range strikes. Analysts are concerned about H-6N’s limited range.
J-20 stealth fighter jet
The J-20 stealth fighter aircraft can detect and identify other aircraft. Rumours have suggested that the J-20 may eventually be capable of carrying out electronic warfare and drone missions. China is currently developing a J-20 variant that can fly in the airspace above Taiwan and South China Sea.
These aircraft were deployed by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It is still unclear how many J-20s will be deployed, but Peter Singer points out that the country has the capacity to mass-produce the aircraft. He said that China has also completed the testing of a new WS-15 wing-engine that will give the aircraft greater fuel efficiency, power, as well as endurance.
J-8II fighter jet
The J-8II Chinese fighter aircraft. It was designed by the Shenyang Aircraft Factory. It was put into production as a prototype in 1966. The first flight took place on 5 July 1969. However, the Cultural Revolution severely affected the project. The second prototype was completed in a year and the development process was resumed. The third prototype was approved in July 1985 for flight trials.
China's first independent fighter design attempt, the J-8, was a success. It was introduced in the 1980s and is one of the most significant technological achievements in China's aviation sector. By the early 2000s, however, the design had matured and the PLA had already fielded more capable fourth-generation fighters, like the Su-27/J-10.