The comprehensive display of China's active military hardware at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or the Zhuhai Airshow, has indicated Chinese army's confidence, inclusiveness and openness, according to a military expert.
The airshow takes place in the southern coastal city of Zhuhai from Tuesday to Sunday. Multiple types of Chinese advanced military aircraft, such as the multi-role fighter jet J-10C, the Y-20 large transport aircraft, and the stealth fighter jets J-20 and J-35A, staged stunning flight performances, wowing visitors at the airshow.
These equipment, among others, are also on static display, enabling visitors to observe their exquisite designs and details up close.
The Y-20 even opened its cargo belly for visitors to have a multi-dimensional view and direct understanding of its projection capabilities.
"[The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's] August 1st aerobatics team already replaced its jets with the J-10C aircraft last year, the latest model of the J-10. Many people captured the splendid aerial displays presented by the J-10C, and they feel very proud. The latest progress of the Chinese army in the development of advanced weapons and equipment have left a deep impression on them," said Li Li, a famous military expert in China.
"Meanwhile, the cargo belly of the Y20 is open to visit reservations by ordinary people, so that they can directly feel the strategic projection capabilities of the aircraft. They can know how the airport projects tanks and troops [to combat zones] and how the chairs are arranged inside the cabin. This will help enhance people's understanding the Chinese air force and even mobilize more people to become pilots," she also said.
Covering more than 800,000 square meters, the airshow this year has attracted 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions to participate.
Comprehensive display of active military hardware indicates China's openness: expert
