E-boli
August 25th 14, 07:09 AM
Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering what model of fighter jet buzzed
that P-8 Poseidon patrol plane last week:
http://static3.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1913819.1408743969!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_970/china-interceptor.jpg
It could be either be the Shenyang J-11, J-15, or J-16, all nearly
identical to each other in appearance and to the similar Russian models
they are based on.
The J-16 is rumored to have already been deployed, and this looks like
they might have wanted to show it off. This also fits with their
strategy of "anti-access and aerial denial," showing that they now have
the air power to enforce whatever they deem to be their territorial
airspace.
that P-8 Poseidon patrol plane last week:
http://static3.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1913819.1408743969!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_970/china-interceptor.jpg
It could be either be the Shenyang J-11, J-15, or J-16, all nearly
identical to each other in appearance and to the similar Russian models
they are based on.
The J-16 is rumored to have already been deployed, and this looks like
they might have wanted to show it off. This also fits with their
strategy of "anti-access and aerial denial," showing that they now have
the air power to enforce whatever they deem to be their territorial
airspace.