China's military power has been constantly increasing, and this situation is a natural cause for concern. Moreover, with regard to the problems of China's military development, it has not only shown great strength in the field of the navy, but has also made great progress in the construction of the air force.
In this context, many experts say: China is about to have the world's largest air force. Even American experts say: at least there is a trend in cutting-edge fighters. Such words are actually an affirmation of the development of China's military strength!
The statement that China is about to have the world's largest air force is actually valid. The main reasons for this belief are as follows:
The first aspect. The number of the Chinese Navy is huge. The number of Chinese naval vessels has grown rapidly over the past few decades. From aircraft carriers to destroyers, frigates, submarines and other types of ships, the number of naval formations is rare in the world. Especially in recent years, China has successively launched a number of aircraft carriers, and plans to build more ships, such as: Type 055 missile destroyers, etc., which further consolidates the numerical superiority of China's navy.
The second aspect. The level of modernization of the Chinese Navy is constantly improving. The navy is not only numerous, but also constantly upgrading its equipment, developing in the direction of modernization, informatization, and intelligence. China's ships are constantly equipped with advanced weapons systems and carrier-based aircraft, such as J-15 carrier-based aircraft and Dongfeng-21D anti-ship ballistic missiles, which have significantly improved their combat capabilities at sea.
The third aspect. The Chinese Navy ships are more active. In recent years, the Chinese Navy fleet has been active in military exercises, escort operations, and international cooperation.
China's fleet often conducts training in the open ocean, visits to the sea, and participates in multinational joint exercises, which not only improves the actual combat capability of the Chinese navy, but also expands its maritime influence.
Fourth. The comprehensive strength of the Chinese Navy has been internationally recognized. Many military experts and international observers have spoken highly of the development of the Chinese Navy and believe that the Chinese Navy has become an important member of the world's navies. The rapid rise of China's navy has attracted widespread attention from the international community and has become an important factor in the world's maritime military pattern.
But from a practical point of view, the establishment does not mean that it is certain. In fact, there is an exaggeration in this regard.
We need to understand that for the strength of the air force depends not only on the number of aircraft. Although the increase in the number of fighters is indeed advantageous in other aspects, such as the technical level of the aircraft, the training and quality of aviation personnel, and the advanced degree of command and control system. However, if we compare it with the United States and other air force powers, there is still a certain gap. Therefore, it may be an oversimplification to claim that it has the largest air force in the world, just by relying on the number of aircraft.
In addition, it is also necessary to consider strategic projection capabilities and long-range combat capabilities in this regard. In addition to the number of fighters, the strength of the Air Force also includes auxiliary equipment such as air tankers, early warning aircraft, and transport planes, as well as the organization, training, and tactical capabilities of aviation forces. These factors are also crucial for the realization of long-range operations and military operations on a global scale.
Another point needs to be taken into account in a comprehensive manner, the actual situation of each country. After all, the United States, as one of the largest military powers in the world, has maintained its position as the largest and most technologically advanced in the world for its air force. Although the strength of China's air force is increasing, it will still take time and unremitting efforts to compare with the US Air Force, which is also an undeniable fact!
After understanding these contents, let's talk about it: American experts: at least there is a trend in cutting-edge fighters. Why?
This can be traced back to the fact that in recent years, China has launched a series of advanced fighter jets, such as the J-20 and J-16, which have advanced stealth technology and long-range strike capabilities, posing a challenge to US air superiority.
In particular, China's accelerated "J-20 mass production work" has made its development in the field of cutting-edge fighters show an obvious trend, although the overall scale has not yet reached the level of the US Air Force, but at least in terms of cutting-edge fighters, it has shown the strength to match the world's first-class level. That's why American experts make such statements.
The claim that China is about to have the world's largest air force is, to some extent, true, but there is also an element of exaggeration.
Although China has made remarkable progress in building up its air force, there is still a certain gap between China and the United States and other countries. However, the views of American experts are also worth considering. In recent years, China has developed rapidly in cutting-edge fighter jets and has become a serious challenger to the U.S. Air Force.
Therefore, although it may be too early to say that China is about to have the world's largest air force, according to the development trend of China's air force, it cannot be ignored.