PLA Air Force decided this year to participate in "Aviadarts" competition for a modernized version of the fighter-bomber JH-7. AT 2018 he was the former modification of the JH-7A showed their best qualities, defeating a Russian classmate Su-34.
Chinese pilots were able to show amazing results and surpass military pilots from Russia. obviously, it is not only a victory in the competition, but also an earned reputation for the PRC Air Force.
– then wrote the Chinese media, forgetting to clarify, that victory was achieved in one of the many exercises.
Now Beijing intends to re-captivate audiences, consolidating its success. Other vehicles include the new JH-7AII. She was spotted in the Russian Federation during a static screening at the opening ceremony of the competition. At the same time, there is no information in the information field, which could characterize this car.
According to Wei Donghu, a military expert from Beijing, as explained by the Chinese edition of the Global Times, in the aerodynamic design, there are no major changes in comparison with the JH-7A modification, differences to be found in the internal layout. Apparently, The JH-7AII has more advanced radar and improved avionics.. In his words, probably, that the new car can carry more weapons, increasing your firepower.
Participation in the contest, held abroad, shows, that the newly upgraded combat aircraft is technically mature and available for combat duty.
– Wei noted.
Wherein, as the Global Times points out, a number of Chinese analysts have previously stated, that there are not many opportunities to improve the JH-7. Some have even suggested, that the PLA can dismiss him, especially after, how J-16 entered service, which can play a similar role as a fighter-bomber.
Xian JH-7 made its maiden flight in 1988 year, modification JH-7A - c 2002 year.
