The Jian-8 formation takes off. The Jian-8 is a type of fighter
plane, and its development reflects a transition in China's
high-powered battle aviation equipment from introduced and "copied"
planes to locally-designed and locally-produced planes. The Jian-8
series fighter plane is for use by the Chinese Air Force and
Chinese Navy. The Jian-8 has also helped China's aviation industry
train two generations of air mechanics. It verifies China's ability
to develop aviation technology despite very difficult conditions.
The Jian-8 formation takes off.
The Jian-8 fighter planes.
The Jian-8 formation.
The Jian-8 fighter planes.
(People's Daily February 5, 2007)
