The Q-5, J-7, J-8 and older PLAAF aircraft

Deino said:

Interesting to see this old "dinosaur" still flying ... even more that these are of the original-8B (with green radome) and not even the pupdated H.

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siegecrossbow said:

Green radar dome, white paint job, and giant red star on the wings/tail are considered to be the three premier symbols of "PLAAF backwardnes" on Chinese military forums.

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Equation said:

But yet still dangerous and effective to any foe.

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Deino said:

I don't think so !

If it would be the modernised H or F with their new radar and esp. the PL-12; YES ... but in this form it is nothing more - IMO more likely even less - than an old F-4 with still its original radar in use today.

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antiterror13 said:

well, it is still formidable for most of Asian countries with the exception of Japan, Korea and somewhat Taiwan

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kwaigonegin said:

Not necessarily. Even 'poor' countries have modern SAMs or manpads that can easily take down these old birds. Of course in reality I hope PLAAF would make sure AA defenses are neutralized before sending these in to do some mop up work.

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