Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) News & Discussions

[Deino]

As it seems another hint, the PLAN NA is transferring its or at least some of its assets to the PLAAF: This image allegedly from a NTC JH-7A brigade clearly shows a PLAN NA aircraft.

(Image via @沉默的山羊 from Weibo)

So the question is, ... are they just transferring aircraft and as such does the PLAN "empty" its units in order to later re-equip them with carrier aircraft and in PLAAF service they are assigned to already existing units to raise the numbers, or is it even a complete transfer of units and eventually even its bases?

 

[LKJ86]

J-8

 

[Deino]

As it seems, this indeed proves, the PLAAF is getting PLAN NA assets!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1642451718360145920

 

[dBSPL]

Is this a new unmanned jet project? Is it a previously declassified system or something new? @siegecrossbow @Deino
The things it carries under the wing also have an interesting geometry and I wonder if they can be air-dropped drones.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Is this a new unmanned jet project? Is it a previously declassified system or something new? @siegecrossbow @Deino
The things it carries under the wing also have an interesting geometry and I wonder if they can be air-dropped drones.

April Fool’s joke.

 

[Deino]

Is this a new unmanned jet project? Is it a previously declassified system or something new? @siegecrossbow @Deino
The things it carries under the wing also have an interesting geometry and I wonder if they can be air-dropped drones.

Indeed an 1st April joke and I was fooled too

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

Via @feel的小步舞曲 from Weibo

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

Chinese air force recruits best-ever cadets in 2023

Chinese air force recruits best-ever cadets in 2023-

english.news.cn

Chinese air force recruits best-ever cadets in 2023​

Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2023-07-19 21:03:15

BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) -- A record number of Chinese air force cadets have been recruited this year and competence levels have reached new heights, the air force recruitment department said on Wednesday.

The proportion of cadets that met the physical standard for fighter pilots increased notably, and 95 percent of cadets have good aircraft flying potential, the department said.

The air force has attributed its recruitment progress to extensive publicity, refined selection and assessment systems, and cooperation with elite civilian universities.

To boost their sense of pride, the new cadets will be flown from five cities across the country to the Aviation University of the Air Force in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, aboard Y-20 transport aircraft on Wednesday and Thursday.

 

[LKJ86]

Via @高山CG from Weibo

 

[LKJ86]

 

[FuturePAF]

As it seems, this indeed proves, the PLAAF is getting PLAN NA assets!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1642451718360145920

Seems to be the case, according to an USAF publication

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687303926662430720

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]