The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, will be held in Zhuhai, Guangdong, from November 12th to 17th.
Zhuhai Airport, serving as the outdoor exhibition area for this year's Airshow, received the highly anticipated Russian stealth fighter Su-57 on the afternoon of November 4th. This marks the fighter's first appearance at the Airshow China, where it will perform an aerial demonstration during the event.
The Su-57 is a single-seat, twin-engine, multi-role stealth fighter developed for the Russian Air Force. Combining excellent flight performance and stealth capabilities, the aircraft is designed for air-to-air combat and ground attack missions. The fighter features superior stealth, short takeoff and landing, extreme maneuverability, and the ability to cruise at supersonic speeds.
The Su-57 is the first stealth fighter jet to be equipped by the Russian Aerospace Forces, with its prototype, the T-50, successfully completing its maiden flight in January 2010. The first production model of the Su-57 officially entered service in 2020.
This year's exhibition has drawn over 1,022 companies from 49 countries and regions, a 38% increase from the previous event. Exhibitors include national pavilions from Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Italy. Airshow materials from countries such as France and the United Stateshave arrived at the exhibition site. This includes aircraft and engine models, and exhibition stands and booths from companies like Airbus and Pratt & Whitney.
Meanwhile, various aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force are also arriving in Zhuhai. The H-6K, a new generation of domestically produced bombers with long-range strike capabilities, arrived at Zhuhai Airport on November 3rd and will be displayed on the ground. Joining it on the same day were two J-16 and a J-16D, China's next-generation multi-role electronic warfare aircraft equipped with electronic pods on its wingtips. The J-16 will perform a flying display at this year's Airshow.
Currently, booth construction is in full swing across the venue.
Source: Lingnan On the Cloud
