The skies over Zhuhai lit up as Airshow China 2024 kicked off this week, drawing aerospace giants and thrill-seekers to Guangdong Province. With 1,000+ exhibitors from 47 countries and regions, this year’s event is a treasure trove of futuristic tech and aerial spectacles. 🌍💥
Red Smoke & Precision: Bayi Team’s J-10C Debut
The PLA Air Force’s Bayi Aerobatic Team dazzled crowds with their first-ever J-10C fighter jet performance. Six jets painted the sky in red, yellow, and blue smoke, executing ‘double fly-past’ maneuvers and gravity-defying rolls. This third-gen fighter packs upgraded avionics and strike capabilities – a showstopper both in air and on defense specs. 🛩️🔥
Stealth Mode Activated: J-35A Takes Center Stage
Meet the J-35A – China’s next-gen stealth fighter making its global debut. Dubbed a ‘game-changer’ by experts, it combines radar-eluding tech, extended range, and unmatched maneuverability. With this launch, China joins the U.S. as the only nations with dual stealth fighter capabilities (shoutout to the J-20!). 🔍✈️
Orca Unmanned Vessel: Future of Naval Tech?
While details are still under wraps, the mysterious ‘Orca’ unmanned combat ship has sparked buzz as a potential AI-powered defense disruptor. Think ‘Terminator meets Top Gun’ – but on water. 🌊🤖
With daily flight shows and innovations on display until Sunday, #AirshowChina is where engineering dreams take flight. Stay tuned for more sky-high updates! 🚀
