China hosts an airshow every two years. The country can showcase its latest military technology and equipment at this event. It is so important that the event has attracted 740 companies representing 43 countries. It's a platform that encourages international collaboration and has created an open market for business.
The air show will feature a number of military aircraft, including a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet and a tanker. The air show will also feature unmanned aerial vehicles and drones. On display are Cold War-era ground weaponry and missile defense systems. Some of the devices are even capable of leaving the atmosphere, like the XQ-58 drone that flew for the first time last year.
The Xian H-6K Bomber is another new aircraft worth your attention. It boasts a greater range and better accuracy than its predecessors. This aircraft is one of the earliest to be equipped with an aeroballistic missile.
China's aerospace industry has experienced great progress over recent years. This includes development of large aircrafts and helicopters. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China ("CASC") has made substantial investments in research, development and production. CASC has been hard at work on the AG600M. It is intended to be an emergency rescue and firefighting helicopter for the Chinese army. At the airshow, the company demonstrated the water-dropping functionality of the aircraft to visitors.
Many Chinese military aircraft were displayed during the airshow. China North Industries Group Corporation Limited produces both the aircraft. This national-level state-owned company is a major manufacturer and exporter of aircraft and military hardware.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, (CASC), showcased several military drone projects. CASC has actively collaborated with foreign firms and the airshow will be witness to a number of agreements signings, including a letters of intent for strategic collaboration.
China is the fourth largest arms exporter in the globe and will try to sell warplanes, drones, and other military equipment to countries around the world. China will demonstrate its latest weapons systems, including a YU-20 aerial tanker and the Wing Loong 3 strike drone. There were over 740 participating companies at the airshow.
The Caihong-7 or Rainbow 7, which is a new generation stealth unmanned combat aircraft, was also on display. The YY-20 aerial tankser, designed for Chinese soldiers, is also on display.
The CH-817 mini attack drone is an unmanned portable aircraft that weighs 800 grams. It is designed for troops and has a long flight time and high speed. While it's not intended to be used in combat, the CH-817 could one day be equipped to accompany the Chinese J-20 fighter into combat.
Overall, the China Air Show is an impressive demonstration of the country's determination to open up its aerospace industries and reclaim its place on the global stage. The airshow displays new military technologies. It is also a showcase and source of major global attention for a booming country's economy.