I don't think so !
If it would be the modernised H or F with their new radar and esp. the PL-12; YES ... but in this form it is nothing more - IMO more likely even less - than an old F-4 with still its original radar in use today.
The Q-5, J-7, J-8 and older PLAAF aircraft
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I don't think so !
If it would be the modernised H or F with their new radar and esp. the PL-12; YES ... but in this form it is nothing more - IMO more likely even less - than an old F-4 with still its original radar in use today.
antiterror13
Brigadier
well, it is still formidable for most of Asian countries with the exception of Japan, Korea and somewhat Taiwan
kwaigonegin
Colonel
Not necessarily. Even 'poor' countries have modern SAMs or manpads that can easily take down these old birds. Of course in reality I hope PLAAF would make sure AA defenses are neutralized before sending these in to do some mop up work.
antiterror13
Brigadier
you do know that J-8 is interceptor, don't you?
Well over a thousand J-7s and J-8s still in service.
kwaigonegin
Colonel
what has that got anything to do with anything? regardless of what 'type' it is these fighters are old and antiquated and would not be too useful in the modern battlespace or against modern AA systems.
Are you guys sure about those numbers ? Wasn't the PLAAF fighter fleet reduced to just 1300 fighters ? If you look at how many J-11, J-10A/B/C, JH-7 and Russian build Flankers there are in the fleet. Then the J-7's and J-8's in the PLAAF couldn't be more than just a few hundred.