It's that time of the year again.
This time 12 missile-carrying F-15Js were involved in intercepting/escorting the Chinese bombers and electronic warfare planes.
now noticed (cool pictures) the tweet
H-6Ks, Y-8G ECM, Tu-154 Elint flew around Taiwan on Monday, escorted by J-11As in first half of the voyage.
I think China wants to extract every flight hour out of the J-11As before completely retire them. This is training, patrol flight in peace time, so J-16 are not required. No need to show off your best stuff.Seems like China is employing relatively outdated fighters on those escort missions. Wonder when J-16s will take over.
some recent newies...