It was the same in 2022 where some visitors were allowed to enter the cockpit of the fighter, they bothered to make it go up and down so visitors can see inside. Again for entertainment and engagement purposes.
2024 Zhuhai Airshow main thread, Air Systems
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It gives off the Top Gun 2 Darkstar vibe, AVIC probably thought if Skunkworks can do it so can we.
Semi-Lobster
Junior Member
Very nice, too bad about the tarp! Also showing off compatibility with the export PL-11A this time around. Also with a WP-13F I guess?
Arrays of air-to-surface and air-to-air munitions on exhibition at Zhuhai. Posted by the official Weibo account of AVIC.
J20S model at Zhuhai Airshow per Weibo
I guess the argument about Stealth and canards continues...
SinoSoldier
Colonel
Anyone have more information about the LD-8A? The designation prefix suggests it being an ARM.
SinoSoldier
Colonel
CH-7 might be armed with the YJ-21E. Note that the YJ-21E looks quite different from the variant shown in 2022.
From the official Weibo account of AVIC:
- Yes, it is an anti-radiation missile (ARM).
- Said to have certain anti-radar mid-section shutdown capability.
Launch platform: Wing Loong-series UAV and manned fighters
Dimension: Length 3200 mm, Diameter 180 mm
Weight: Overall 130 kg, Warhead 30 kg
Method of launch: Guided rail rack
Strike range: ≥70km (10 km altitude, Mach 0.3) or ≥160 km (15 km altitude, Mach 1.2)
Guidance mode: Inertial navigation/GPS + broadband passive radar
CEP: 4 meters
