Based on this map
If the Air Group take-off from Yongshu Island (Reef) The fighters wouldn't need air refueling
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Based on this map
If the Air Group take-off from Yongshu Island (Reef) The fighters wouldn't need air refueling
News flash, China doesn’t permanently base fighter aircraft on South China Sea islands.
, yet!
EEZs are not territorial waters. ADIZs are not territorial airspace. I am fed up with countries behaving like they own their EEZ and ADIZ.
Maybe doing some exercises on deploying away from home? As the tweet said the planes could transport a full Airborne light combined arms battalion.
Actually the spicy question is that what did all these transport planes had inside?
I would guess "Nothing", just a "new" routine for the PLAAF strategy force.Maybe doing some exercises on deploying away from home? As the tweet said the planes could transport a full Airborne light combined arms battalion.
Actually the spicy question is that what did all these transport planes had inside?
As you all know, PLA are "frugal" so it is inconceivable that PLAAF is doing this for fun unlike the American counter-part.
i am really amazed how they pulled this off.
Where did these a/c take off from? Woody island or islets from SCC? Because we have not seen any previous news picking up large group of transport planes parked there. Or they take off directly from main land? seems impossible given the distance, was there air refuel operation?
and what would be the tactical value for such a move? being able to air-drop troops in Malaysia?? I did not know PLA had planned such capability as their target.
Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
In case race riot break in Malaysia but not Sabah, Serawak though since the Chinese has good relation with Iban,Bidayu, Dayak just kidding
. Most like to secure strait Balabac between Philippine and Borneo A Submarine gateway to west PacificA very narrow strait only 50 km
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