Zhuhai Airshow 2010 some impressions

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Zhuhai Airshow 2010 some impressions

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Last week I visited the airshow at Zhuhai Sanzao Airport, China. I had a great time and saw many unique aircraft in a warm and sunny, although hazy weather. Here some impressions of this wonderful airshow:

1. the new KJ200 AEW platform based on the Y-8 (An-12) design
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2. Xian JH-7A Flying Leopard fighter
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3. Chengdu J10S of the "August 1st" Aerobatic Team
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4. Pakistani JF-17 fighter
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5. Xian H-6H bomber
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6. Chengdu J10A getting into a high performance turn
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Blimey , some great aircraft in this thread - thanks for posting ..........if only we could get something for Fairford !!! :smile:

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Great to see these. Rare as! :clap:

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:shock: :cool:

Looking forward to seeing some more. :clap:

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and a few more:

7. this J8F was also present at the static
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8. Z9WA assault chopper
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9. This Z8KA chopper was used for the paradrops
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10.Pakistan was also present with their K8 equipped "Sherdils" aerobatic team
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11. I love those J10's
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12. nice visitor in the form of a Y8 transport
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Great shots - love to see more.
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Very cool collection of shots (and aircraft). Hadn't seen a photo of the Chinese "Dauphin" before either.

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Excellent set! :clap: That first shot is certainly something a bit different! :clap:

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The Chengdu J10 looks very similar to the X-31 demonstrator that displayed at the 1995 Paris airshow!

Great photos from an airforce we don't see much of. :clap:

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In fact the J10 was developed with help from IAI and shows influence of the ill-fated IAI Lavi fighter.

13. the Hongdu L15 proposed advanced trainer
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14. this Ilyushin Il-76MD was a very nice surprise visitor
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15. J10A taxi out for their display
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16. Pakistani J8 on the flightline
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17. The big Xian JH-7 fighter. Recognise the exhaust nozzles? Yes, they are license build Rolls Royce Spey's!! (RAF Phantoms)
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18. newly proposed primary trainer L7
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19. turning and burning
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20. JF-17 during its performance
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21. Since this airshow I get a complete new opinion about ultralights....... :grin:
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Excellent, what a collection of rare and varied metal :shock: :clap: That Leopard - a real heap in a lovely sort of way...
You caaan't trust the system... Maaan!

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Some interesting types there. And thank you for putting a caption to eaqch one. Most refreshing

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This is the best thread I've seen in this section for some time, thanks for posting.

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22. Pakistani pilot awaiting his turn at the airshow
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23. KJ200 by sunset
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24. The J10's were also admired by the Pakistani aircrews
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25. guard that KJ200!!
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26. detail shot of a J10A
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