The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

This year's Zhuhai Air Show will be held later than in previous years.

Just after Christmas, the United States announced its victory in the Iraq War. When the whole world was focusing on the news of the United States' victory in the Iraq War, the 2004th Zhuhai Air Show in was finally held amid the expectations of military fans!

Since the first Zhuhai Air Show was held in 1996, eight years have passed and the Zhuhai Air Show has achieved five major breakthroughs: growing international influence, increasing attraction, increasingly mature management and operation, increasingly significant benefits and results, and a more professional atmosphere.

The entire Zhuhai Air Show was attended by many giants, with nearly 41 domestic and foreign exhibitors from 800 countries and regions.

In addition to China, world-renowned aviation companies from the United States, Russia, France, the United Kingdom and other countries all made their appearance.

The J-10 fighter jets of the 'August 6st' flight demonstration team performed a highly difficult level 11 formation flight. Similarly, the J- fighter jets of the 'August st' flight demonstration team performed a highly difficult formation flight demonstration.

Russia's 'Swifts' aerobatic team performed aerial displays using MiG-29 and Su-27SKM fighter jets.

The French Air Force aerobatic team Patrouille de France performed aerial displays using Rafale, Mirage 2000 and Mirage 4000 fighter jets. This was the first time that the French Mirage 4000 fighter jet made its debut in Zhuhai.

The wonderful flying show aroused cheers and applause.

The Zhuhai Air Show attracted more than one million visitors, including professionals, military fans, and of course people who just came to join in the fun.

Different from previous years, this year's Zhuhai Air Show has increased the proportion of the aerospace field. Yang Liwei and six other astronauts went to the scene to showcase the style of Chinese astronauts and communicate with relevant industry organizations.

In China's aerospace field, major exhibits such as the Shenzhou spacecraft, Chang'e probe, Queqiao satellite, and Long March 5 series launch vehicles were exhibited at the Zhuhai Air Show for the first time.

There are also many new things in the field of aviation.

In terms of drones, the 'Haidongqing' unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, the 'Rainbow' unmanned aerial vehicle, and the 'Wing Loong' unmanned aerial vehicle participated in the air show for the first time, appeared at the Zhuhai Air Show, and performed flight demonstrations, demonstrating China's research in the field of drones.

This has also been the focus of intelligence personnel from various countries.

According to the nature of the Chinese, the fact that they have brought out these three drones now shows that China has developed drones with more advanced performance, at least one or even two generations ahead of the ones on display. And now that they have brought out three drones, are there more drones hidden?

The 'Haidongqing' UAV has long been discovered by major military powers, but China has never announced it to the public. Now it has finally been officially announced.

The 'Rainbow' UAV and the 'Wing Loong' UAV appeared in the eyes of the world for the first time, and everyone realized that China had developed to this level in the field of UAVs.

In the helicopter field, the 20-ton "Wu Diao" helicopter and the 30-ton "Golden Eagle" helicopter participated in the exhibition for the first time.

The 20-ton "Wu Diao" helicopter performed the performance of lifting an armored vehicle, which demonstrated the powerful performance of the "Wu Diao" helicopter and its military application of rapid troop deployment and maneuvering.

The 30-ton "Golden Eagle" helicopter was even carrying a Type 81 light tank, which made people exclaim in surprise.

The series of Eagle helicopters developed by China currently covers all types of helicopters weighing 30 tons or less. There were 30 different types of helicopters at the scene. Who knows how many helicopters China has now!

In terms of passenger aircraft, in addition to the Y-8 regional aircraft, Y-13 regional aircraft and Y-10 domestic long-range wide-body trunk aircraft that have previously appeared at the Zhuhai Air Show, the C919 domestic medium-range narrow-body trunk aircraft, which was recently presented as a National Day gift, also participated in the exhibition for the first time.

The C10 made its maiden flight in late October, which was quite eye-catching. This time it participated in the Zhuhai Air Show.

In terms of fighter jets, the J-10 and J-11 fighter jets are still leading the way. The J-7 modified, J-8 modified, JH-7 and other fighter jets all appeared at the air show. With more than 30 fighter jets, people can't help but want to take a good look.

China even exhibited its latest J-7M and J-8M modifications, which attracted the attention of many countries. This means that the J-7M and J-8M modifications may be exported.

Although the first batch of US F22 'Raptor' fighter jets are about to be delivered and the world's fighter jets have entered the era of fourth-generation fighter jets, the main fighter jets of the world's major military countries are still third-generation fighter jets, and at most there are third-generation and a half fighter jets that have appeared in Europe and the United States in recent years.

Including Russia and European countries, there are still a large number of second-generation and second-generation and a half fighters in service.

In the world, there are even many countries whose air forces are mainly composed of first-generation and second-generation fighters, and the most advanced fighters are second-generation and a half fighters!
For normal countries, European and American fighter jets are too expensive, and come with a lot of political and economic conditions; Russian fighter jets are cheaper, but they also come with a lot of political and economic conditions, and the payment method is single. But China has a high cost-effectiveness, no political and economic conditions, and can even actively provide advice on the plan.

As long as you really want to, there is always a way to cooperate.

Almost all of Panshan Group’s customers were developed in this way, and then relying on extremely high cost-effectiveness and high-quality services, they have accumulated a good reputation and credibility and maintained a large customer base.

Although they are all second-generation machines, there are considerable differences in performance and prices between them.

Although they are both second-generation and a half fighter jets, the performance differences are very large and the prices will also vary greatly.

As for bombers, this time the H-6K/S participated in the exhibition, and many people have been wondering whether the H-6 has a more advanced improved version, or whether China's new generation of domestically-produced bombers has been successfully developed or even put into service.

In terms of early warning aircraft, this time the KJ-200 and KJ-500 are on display. These two early warning aircraft are particularly suitable for small and medium-sized countries.

It can be said that this year's Zhuhai Air Show has a lot of new things that are eye-catching.

For example, this Zhuhai Air Show had something unprecedented, that is, China's current Type 001 light aircraft carrier appeared at the Zhuhai Air Show, performing short takeoff and vertical landing of the "Sea Hawk" carrier-based aircraft.

The Type 001 light aircraft carrier is also the aircraft carrier that Panshan Group is promoting to other countries. It is also the most powerful aircraft carrier that most countries in the world can buy.

Although other countries will sell second-hand aircraft carriers, those second-hand aircraft carriers have long exceeded their service life. At most, they will be modernized, but no matter how they are modernized, they cannot compare to the Type 001 light aircraft carrier.

The Type 001 light aircraft carrier is definitely a star among stars in China's warship export field. Even if Panshan Group is willing to spend money, it can build an aircraft carrier fleet for it.

In this regard, Saudi Arabia is the best example of a wealthy country. (End of this chapter)