Aviation in China

Recently, China has constructed a successful version of a combat airplane named the Xiaolong/FC-4. This new plane is expected to take the aviation industry in China to new heights, setting the course for the mass production of this first generation fighter.

According to the article in China Daily, this new model is much more advance than any other produced in China for overall quality and combat ability. It is made up of the most superior weapons and electronics systems. Not to mention, it is cost effective and will be accessible for the satisfaction of not only domestic demands, but international as well.

According to a source close to the operation, “It is suitable for the 21st century combat environment.”

Personally, I do not think that the Xiolong/FC-4 is any match for American fighters. But what frightens me is the accessibility of the plane to third world nations due to its cost effectiveness, and, in turn, the threat that it could pose to others. The advancement of war weaponry in threatening countries is an issue that must be taken into serious account.


source:
http://comment.chinadaily.com.cn/articlecmt.shtml?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chinadaily.com.cn%2Fchina%2F2006-04%2F29%2Fcontent_579966.htm&title=Fighter+jet+takes+off+to+new+heights