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A J-16 fighter jet impressed the audience at the ongoing Airshow China in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday by performing dazzling aerobatic moves, showcasing its outstanding maneuverability.
The jet showcased a series of technical actions, including a sharp turn with large slope at an ultra-low altitude and a high speed, vertical takeoff and continuous overturn with heavy loads. It was the first time the J-16 had been on public display at the airshow.
A J-16 pilot Zhang Yang told Xinhua News Agency on Thursday that the jet displayed "strong practical significance."
A J-16 fighter jet impressed the audience at the ongoing Airshow China in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday by performing dazzling aerobatic moves, showcasing its outstanding maneuverability.
The jet showcased a series of technical actions, including a sharp turn with large slope at an ultra-low altitude and a high speed, vertical takeoff and continuous overturn with heavy loads. It was the first time the J-16 had been on public display at the airshow.
A J-16 pilot Zhang Yang told Xinhua News Agency on Thursday that the jet displayed "strong practical significance."
Based on the J-16 fighter, China designed and manufactured the J-16D, an electronic warfare fighter jet, aiming to jam enemy radar and erode anti-aircraft systems. The type made its debut at the airshow in 2021 and appeared again this year.
(CGTN)
