5 Powerful China Air Force Aircraft Revealed

China's air force, also known as the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), has been rapidly modernizing in recent years, with a focus on developing advanced aircraft that can compete with those of other major military powers. Here are five powerful China air force aircraft that have been revealed:

China's air force has been investing heavily in the development of fifth-generation stealth fighters, with the Chengdu J-20 being one of the most advanced examples. The J-20 is a twin-engine, multi-role fighter that features advanced stealth capabilities, including radar-absorbing materials and a design that minimizes its radar cross-section. It is also equipped with advanced avionics and sensors, including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.

Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter

The J-20 is powered by two Xian WS-15 turbofans, which provide a combined thrust of over 44,000 pounds. It has a top speed of over Mach 2 and a range of over 1,200 miles. The J-20 is also equipped with advanced missiles, including the PL-15 and PL-21, which have a range of over 100 miles.

Key Features of the Chengdu J-20

Advanced stealth capabilities
AESA radar
Advanced avionics and sensors
Twin-engine design
Top speed: over Mach 2
Range: over 1,200 miles
Armament: PL-15 and PL-21 missiles

Xian H-6K Bomber

The Xian H-6K is a strategic bomber that is designed to carry out long-range missions. It is powered by four D-30KP-2 turbofans, which provide a combined thrust of over 88,000 pounds. The H-6K has a top speed of over Mach 0.9 and a range of over 3,000 miles.

Key Features of the Xian H-6K

Strategic bomber design
Four-engine design
Top speed: over Mach 0.9
Range: over 3,000 miles
Armament: CJ-10 and YJ-12 missiles

Shenyang J-16 Fighter

The Shenyang J-16 is a multi-role fighter that is designed to carry out air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It is powered by two Saturn AL-31F turbofans, which provide a combined thrust of over 44,000 pounds. The J-16 has a top speed of over Mach 2 and a range of over 1,500 miles.

Key Features of the Shenyang J-16

Multi-role fighter design
Twin-engine design
Top speed: over Mach 2
Range: over 1,500 miles
Armament: PL-12 and PL-15 missiles

Chengdu J-10B Fighter

The Chengdu J-10B is a multi-role fighter that is designed to carry out air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It is powered by a single AL-31FN turbofan, which provides a thrust of over 28,000 pounds. The J-10B has a top speed of over Mach 2 and a range of over 1,000 miles.

Key Features of the Chengdu J-10B

Multi-role fighter design
Single-engine design
Top speed: over Mach 2
Range: over 1,000 miles
Armament: PL-12 and PL-15 missiles

Shenyang FC-31 Fighter

The Shenyang FC-31 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter that is designed to carry out air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It is powered by two RD-93 turbofans, which provide a combined thrust of over 44,000 pounds. The FC-31 has a top speed of over Mach 2 and a range of over 1,200 miles.