The Q-5, J-7, J-8 and older PLAAF aircraft
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Where do you find an F-4 for them to take on?
South Korea and Japan.
The Soviet Su-15 Flagon had roughly the same performance. It was in service until the 1990s. It was considered to be pretty effective.
The MiG-21 was still effective against the Phantom over Vietnam. The Su-15 basically uses two of those engines and comes with an integrated radar. It was the backbone of Soviet air defense units until it was replaced by the Su-27 and MiG-31.
So I think the Chinese J-8II, roughly similar in layout but with more modern radar, was a competent design. Problem is it came out way too late.
The MiG-21 was still effective against the Phantom over Vietnam. The Su-15 basically uses two of those engines and comes with an integrated radar. It was the backbone of Soviet air defense units until it was replaced by the Su-27 and MiG-31.
So I think the Chinese J-8II, roughly similar in layout but with more modern radar, was a competent design. Problem is it came out way too late.
Can anyone summarize this video the above J-8 images came from as I don't speak the language. Thanks.
lcloo
Captain
The nerratives of this video sounded very much like words of appreciation for J8's many decades of service before its final departure from active service. Retirement of J8 has been expected for many years now.
The question now is what aircraft types will they be getting after J8 retires.
Japanese F-4s have retired. Korean ones will too soon.