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With the continuous evolution of the world pattern, the military forces of various countries are also constantly upgrading and adjusting, in order to meet the requirements of modern warfare, the Chinese Air Force is undergoing a strategic and important adjustment, which will have a far-reaching impact on the stability of the Taiwan Strait region. Looking back at the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we can find an important lesson, that is, military superiority on paper does not necessarily translate into air superiority on the battlefield. Therefore, in preparation for a possible high-intensity war in the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese Air Force is actively decommissioning lagging fighters in order to allow modern fighters to develop greater combat potential.
According to media reports, the Chinese Air Force plans to retire the last batch of J-7 fighters by the end of 2023. This marks that the J-7 fighter, which has made great contributions to the Chinese Air Force, will bid farewell to the stage and end its long career in preparation. At present, the Chinese Air Force is equipped with modern J-11, J-16 and J-10 series fighters, as well as J-20 stealth fighters. At the same time, China has also introduced Russian-made Su-27, Su-30 and Su-35 heavy fighters for naval and air forces.
However, China is not satisfied with this, but constantly promotes the development of domestic fighters. The US media pointed out that four of the five fighters with the largest production scale in the world are made in China, including the J-20, J-16, J-10 and the JF-17 "Thunder" fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan. Compared to the J-7, these modern fighters have huge performance advantages, especially in radar and avionics systems.
As a second-generation fighter, the performance of the J-7 fighter is relatively poor, and the avionics system such as radar lags far behind modern fighters. Due to its limited combat radius and bomb load, the J-7 fighter is used in auxiliary missions such as airfield defense. However, with neighboring countries equipped with fourth-generation fighters, the J-7 fighter is difficult to match. As a result, the Chinese Air Force is phasing out these outperforming fighters in order to devote resources to more modern fighter programs.
The new generation of J-7E and J-7G fighters has significantly improved performance and more advanced avionics. These fighters incorporate advanced technologies such as composite materials, all-glass cockpits, and new airfoil designs, making them more suitable for the needs of modern warfare. However, despite these improvements, the J-7 fighter is still not comparable to modern fighters such as the J-10 and J-16.
The Chinese Air Force is currently equipped with a large number of J-16 fighters, which are multi-role heavy fighters with excellent performance and combat capabilities. In addition, the J-10C fighter is also constantly improving, introducing an advanced active phased array radar, further improving its performance. The two modern fighters have far exceeded the J-7 fighter jet, giving the Chinese Air Force a more powerful air supremacy capability in the Taiwan Strait.
Decommissioning the J-7 fighter jets and replacing them with modern fighters is part of the Chinese Air Force's preparations for conflict in the Taiwan Strait. This will provide the Chinese Air Force with more air superiority, allowing it to effectively restrain the actions of the United States and its allies in the Taiwan Strait. The J-16 fighter has a long combat radius, can carry out air alert missions, and operate on the first line of the island chain, realizing the north-south encirclement of Taiwan. The J-10C fighter will also exert its air supremacy capabilities, providing China with more strategic advantages in the Taiwan Strait.
In short, the Chinese Air Force is actively adjusting its fighter configuration to meet the needs of modern warfare. The retirement of J-7 fighters and the acceleration of the modernization of fighter programs will enhance China's military strength in the Taiwan Strait and make full preparations for safeguarding national security and unity. In the changing geopolitical context, the modernization of the Chinese Air Force will continue to attract the attention of the international community.
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