The J-15T carrier-borne fighter jet, the latest version of the Chinese Navy's J-15 fighter jets, arrived in the port city of Zhuhai in south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday for the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China.
This year marks the first appearance of the Chinese Navy at the event, showcasing its latest fighter jet. As an advanced and improved model, the J-15T features upgrades to its avionics system and overall platform performance.
The air show, scheduled for Nov. 12-17 in Zhuhai, features a diverse range of activities including aerobatic displays.
The event coincides with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force, which falls on Nov 11.
China's J-15T carrier-borne fighter jet arrives for Zhuhai airshow
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's August 1st aerobatics team arrived in the port city of Zhuhai in south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday with J-10C fighter jets for the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China.
The J-10C is a supersonic, multipurpose fighter jet independently developed by China that is capable of maintaining short- and medium-range air supremacy, and can strike both ground and sea targets.
Seven revamped J-10C of the August 1st aerobatics team will make their debut at this year's air show, which will take place from Nov. 12-17, with the participation of 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions.
The August 1st team was launched over six decades ago and was named after the date on which the PLA was founded. It has performed over 700 air shows for over 700 delegations from more than 170 countries and regions.
In addition, Russia's Warrior aerobatic team will make a stunning comeback after an absence of eight years.
PLA Air Force's August 1st aerobatics team arrives for Airshow China
