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... and it was now almost exactly six years ago.
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Airforce promotional video "You are the legend"
They built up a massive database on several designs of J-9 with data they collected from wind tunnel tests for years. Because there was no fly by wire technology with good enough flight control computers during that period of time, the canards could only have fixed AoA and they had to iterate all possibly usable angles. Such data have finally contributed very big to J-10 and J-20. One of the J-9 twin engine design already has canard-LEX-delta-wing combination which we can see on today's J-20.
Look at the very unique canard-LEX-delta-wing combination on J-9VI.
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China announces roadmap for building stronger modern air force
Source: Xinhua| 2018-11-11 23:44:31|Editor: Mu Xuequan
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Air Force on Sunday announced a roadmap for building a stronger modern air force in three steps.
The building of a stronger modern air force is in line with the overall goal of building national defense and the armed forces, Lieutenant General Xu Anxiang, deputy commander of Chinese Air Force, said at a press conference on celebrating the 69th anniversary of the establishment of Chinese Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province.
According to Xu, the first step is to, by 2020, build a strategic force that integrates aviation and space power, and strike and defense capabilities, in which the fourth generation of equipment serves as backbone and the third generation of equipment as mainstay. The systematic combat capabilities will be enhanced.
The second step requires the air force to improve strategic capabilities and modernize its theory, organizational structure, service personnel, and weaponry. The building of a modern and strategic air force will be basically completed by 2035, Xu said.
The third step will see the air force fully transformed into a world-class force by mid-21st century, according to Xu.
Source: Xinhua| 2018-11-11 23:44:31|Editor: Mu Xuequan
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Air Force on Sunday announced a roadmap for building a stronger modern air force in three steps.
The building of a stronger modern air force is in line with the overall goal of building national defense and the armed forces, Lieutenant General Xu Anxiang, deputy commander of Chinese Air Force, said at a press conference on celebrating the 69th anniversary of the establishment of Chinese Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province.
According to Xu, the first step is to, by 2020, build a strategic force that integrates aviation and space power, and strike and defense capabilities, in which the fourth generation of equipment serves as backbone and the third generation of equipment as mainstay. The systematic combat capabilities will be enhanced.
The second step requires the air force to improve strategic capabilities and modernize its theory, organizational structure, service personnel, and weaponry. The building of a modern and strategic air force will be basically completed by 2035, Xu said.
The third step will see the air force fully transformed into a world-class force by mid-21st century, according to Xu.
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PLA Air Force plans expansion into space to modernize capability
By ZHAO LEI | China Daily | Updated: 2018-11-13 07:03
A J-20 fighter performs at the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 11, 2018. The air show closed on Sunday. [Photo/Xinhua]
The People's Liberation Army Air Force intends to expand its presence into space as part of its plan to become a world-class force, a senior officer said on Sunday.
Senior Colonel Wang Zhonghua, head of the Planning Bureau of the PLA Air Force's Equipment Department, said at a news conference in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, that the Air Force spares no efforts in handling all threats, and is gearing up to extend its reach beyond the clouds and into space.
He said the Air Force is undergoing revolutionary changes that will generate a system that can function in future warfare scenarios.
The news conference coincided with the 69th anniversary of the Air Force's founding and was part of the six-day 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition that concluded on Sunday in Zhuhai.
Lieutenant General Xu Anxiang, deputy commander of the Air Force, outlined a multiphase road map for building a strong, modern air force.
First, a strategic force will be established by 2020. It will have integrated air and space capability and balanced strength in both defensive and offensive operations.
When that is achieved, fourth-generation equipment will serve as the backbone of the Air Force's arsenal. Information-based systematic combat capabilities will be enhanced, he said.
The Air Force categorizes its top weapons such as the J-20 stealth fighter jet and Y-20 strategic transport aircraft as fourth-generation equipment, while the J-10 and J-16 combat fighters are classified as third-generation.
In the following phase, the Air Force will further improve its strategic capability and modernize its organizational structure, human resources and weaponry. The building of a modern strategic air force will essentially be achieved by 2035, Xu said.
Ultimately, the Air Force will be fully transformed into a world-class force by the mid-21st century, he said.
By ZHAO LEI | China Daily | Updated: 2018-11-13 07:03
The People's Liberation Army Air Force intends to expand its presence into space as part of its plan to become a world-class force, a senior officer said on Sunday.
Senior Colonel Wang Zhonghua, head of the Planning Bureau of the PLA Air Force's Equipment Department, said at a news conference in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, that the Air Force spares no efforts in handling all threats, and is gearing up to extend its reach beyond the clouds and into space.
He said the Air Force is undergoing revolutionary changes that will generate a system that can function in future warfare scenarios.
The news conference coincided with the 69th anniversary of the Air Force's founding and was part of the six-day 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition that concluded on Sunday in Zhuhai.
Lieutenant General Xu Anxiang, deputy commander of the Air Force, outlined a multiphase road map for building a strong, modern air force.
First, a strategic force will be established by 2020. It will have integrated air and space capability and balanced strength in both defensive and offensive operations.
When that is achieved, fourth-generation equipment will serve as the backbone of the Air Force's arsenal. Information-based systematic combat capabilities will be enhanced, he said.
The Air Force categorizes its top weapons such as the J-20 stealth fighter jet and Y-20 strategic transport aircraft as fourth-generation equipment, while the J-10 and J-16 combat fighters are classified as third-generation.
In the following phase, the Air Force will further improve its strategic capability and modernize its organizational structure, human resources and weaponry. The building of a modern strategic air force will essentially be achieved by 2035, Xu said.
Ultimately, the Air Force will be fully transformed into a world-class force by the mid-21st century, he said.
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I think it's Photoshopped; the reflection of light off the aircraft doesn't match with that of the desert below. The planes also looked somewhat cropped / unnatural.
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