At the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, south China, China has begun its most anticipated airshow.

At this airshow, China showed off the numerous types of aircraft it uses for various performances, demonstrating that it has advanced its aerospace industry. This plainly demonstrates that China rarely defends any overseas assistance for the defense sector.

China has demonstrated the efficacy of air defense. It included the C919 aircraft, the most anticipated commercial aircraft, as well as the trainer aircraft, fourth and fifth-generation fighter jets, electronic warfare aircraft, marine aircraft, four-engine cargo aircraft, and amphibian aircraft on display at the 2022 China Airshow.

Let’s check each aircraft in order.

No 1, Hongdu JL-8

A two-seat intermediate jet trainer and light attack aircraft, the Hongdu JL-8 (Nanchang JL-8), often known as the Karakorum-8 or K-8 for short, was created in the People’s Republic of China by China Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation. Currently, this aircraft is in service with the PLA Air Force, Pakistan Air Force, Egyptian Air Force, and Myanmar Air Force in 4 nations, including China.

No 2, Hongdu JL-10

The Hongdu JL-10 is a supersonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft created by the Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation. It was formerly known as the Hongdu L-15 Falcon (HAIC). It is employed by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). On March 13, 2006, this aircraft was first flown by the air forces of China and the United Arab Emirates. Before they take the control of highly developed fighter jets like the J 10 and J 17, rookie pilots are trained on these aircraft.

The aircraft is used to train pilots for the J-10, J-11, Su-27, and Su-30 fighter aircraft. The jet trainer’s domestic model is known as JL-10, and the L-15 name solely applies to export versions of the aircraft. The Hongdu Aviation Industry Group produces it. The aircraft is used to train pilots for the J-10, J-11, Su-27, and Su-30 fighter aircraft.

No 3, Harbin Z-20.

The Harbin Aircraft Industry Group manufactures the medium-lift utility helicopter known as the Harbin Z-20 in China. Its first flight took place on December 23, 2013, and its maximum takeoff weight around 10 tonnes. that first began in 2006, The domestic WZ-10 turboshaft engine, which produces 1,700–2,000 shp and is comparable to the most recent Black Hawk engine, the GE T700, is thought to power the Z-20.

The Z-20 helicopter can hold 12 to 15 fully armed soldiers. It has a payload capacity of roughly 5 000 kg. Both inside and externally, it is capable of supporting about 1 000 kg. It can carry a variety of loads, including externally underslung vehicles and artillery pieces.

No 4, CAIC Z-10.

Chinese designers created the CAIC Z-10 medium attack helicopter for the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force. Although its primary purpose is anti-tank warfare, it also has secondary air-to-air combat capabilities. The Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation Kamov created this Helicopter, which made its debut in December 2012 and completed its first flight on April 29, 2003. Currently, China is the sole country using this aircraft as its primary operator, and 180 aircraft have been produced so far for military use.

No 5, AVIC AG600.

The newest aircraft to join China’s armed forces. This aircraft plays a significant role in China’s defence industry since it can make many sorties when it is needed, such as in a conflict zone or during a rescue operation. Large amphibious aircraft called the AVIC AG600 Kunlong was created by AVIC and put together by CAIGA. It is one of the largest flying amphibious aircraft, having a 53.5 tonnes MTOW, and is propelled by four WJ-6 turboprops. After five years of development, assembly began in August 2014, it was unveiled on July 23, 2016, and it took off on December 24, 2017, from Zhuhai Airport. It is certified in 2021, and deliveries should begin in 2022. This aircraft Designed by AVIC Special Vehicle Research Institute.

No 6, Xian Y-20.

The People’s Republic of China’s Y-20 Kunpeng is a sizable military transport aircraft that was created by the Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation. The first flight took place on January 26, 2013. The 3D printing technology is being used for the first time on the Y-20 freight aircraft to expedite the development and reduce production costs. It is also the third airplane in the world to employ model-based definition technology. Six Y-20s make up the 11-aircraft PLAAF fleet.

The maximum takeoff weight of this aircraft is approximately 220,000 kg. It is powered by four Shenyang WS-20 turbofan engines, each of which generates 140-kilo Newtons of thrust. This aircraft can cruise at a speed of 630 km/h and has a ferry range of up to 10,000 km.

No 7, Comac C919.

Chinese aircraft company Comac created the narrow-body airliner known as the Comac C919 for commercial use. In 2008, the development program was introduced. The first prototype went into production in December 2011, and it was finished on 2 November 2015 and had its first flight on 5 May 2017. On September 29, 2022, the Civil Aviation Administration of China certified the aircraft as being airworthy. There have been 971 aircraft orders so far, the majority of which have come from Chinese airline operators.

No 8, Chengdu J-10.

It is built by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation and is a medium-weight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft featuring fly-by-wire flight controls that can operate in all weather conditions (CAC). This aircraft made its first flight in 1998, entered service in 2005, and is now exclusively utilized by two nations, namely China and Pakistan. China had produced almost 550 aircraft as of 2021.

One of China’s key fighter jets for defense is this aircraft. It is capable of mid-air refueling, can carry a variety of weaponry, and has an upgraded radar scanner and advanced cockpit electronics.

No 9, Chengdu J 20.

For the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, China’s Chengdu Aerospace Corporation developed the twin-jet all-weather stealth fighter aircraft known as the Chengdu J-20. The J-20 is a development of the J-XX program from the 1990s and is intended to be an air dominance fighter with precision strike capability.

The J-20 is the third operational fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft in the world after the F-22 and F-35. It made its maiden flight on January 11, 2011, and it entered service in March 2017. Under the internal bay, various weapons can be carried.

With a maximum takeoff weight of 37,000 kilograms and a fuel capacity of 12,000, this aircraft can fly 5,500 kilometers. It also features two Shenyang WS-10C afterburning turbofans, each generating 142 Kilo newtons thrust. The rate of clime for  j20 is 304 meters per second. It has Thrust-vectoring technology, pitch, roll, and yaw adjustments, as well as the ability to quickly flee an enemy zone, which are all features of this aircraft.

No 10, Shenyang J-16.

Chinese advanced fourth-generation tandem-seat twinjet multirole strike fighter, known as the Shenyang J-16, was developed from the Shenyang J-11.

Since its introduction in 2015, China has produced about 245 aircraft. Two Chinese Shenyang WS-10A turbofan engines power the J-16, which has an AESA radar. Through the increased usage of composite materials, weight is decreased. Radar-absorbent paint has been applied on J-16 units to lessen their radar signature.