In the sky from the 60s to the 70s of the 20th century, a silver lightning bolt pierced the sky, and it was the pride of the continental air force - the J-6 fighter. As the mainland's first mass-produced supersonic fighter, the J-6 has not only established immortal feats in China, but also has more than 5,000 derivative models, equipping the continental air force and naval aviation at the same time, but also going abroad and becoming a messenger of international military exchanges. In June 2010, with the retirement of the last batch of J-6, the legend of an era slowly came to an end, but those glorious deeds were forever engraved in the sky of history.
J-6: A legendary fighter that guards the blue sky
The J-6, a single-seat twin-engine supersonic fighter copied and developed from the MiG-19, has become a weapon for all-weather combat with its excellent climb speed, acceleration, maneuverability and powerful firepower. During its service, the J-6 not only silently guarded the blue sky of the motherland, but also proved its strength with its outstanding military exploits.
Shoot down enemy aircraft: J-6's glorious record
1. RF-101侦察机的坠落
On December 18, 1964, an RF-101 reconnaissance plane of the Taiwan Air Force infiltrated the coast of Zhejiang. However, the J-6 has long been on standby. At an altitude of 9,700 meters, the J-6 pilot, with its excellent flight skills and fighter performance, shot down the RF-101 and achieved the first victory in the supersonic air combat of the Chinese Air Force.
2. The end of the F-104 fighter
On January 13, 1967, in the face of the provocation of four F-104 fighters, the J-6 demonstrated its ability to intercept at high speed. In a tense and exciting aerial duel, the J-6 shot down the F-104 with accurate shooting, setting a record for the world's first shot down of this type of fighter.
3. The fall of a high-altitude unmanned reconnaissance aircraft
On November 15, 1964, a US military BQM-147G unmanned reconnaissance plane entered the airspace over Hainan without authorization. J-6 pilot Xu Kaikai piloted the fighter and shot down the drone with amazing climbing speed and accurate artillery fire, setting a new height for the Chinese Air Force's high-altitude operations.
4. Glory in the Indo-Pakistani War
In the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, the Pakistan Air Force flew the J-6 and shot down 8 Indian fighters, including advanced models such as the MiG-21, demonstrating the excellent performance of the J-6 in modern air combat.
5. Six victories over Hainan Island
From 1965 to 1968, the J-6 fighter of the Naval Air Force shot down six US planes, including the F-4 "Phantom" fighter, over Hainan Island, once again proving the heroic posture of the J-6 in aerial combat.
6. Record shot down of 31 enemy aircraft
Between 1964 and 1968, the J-6 fighter shot down a total of 31 enemy aircraft, including many types of American-made unmanned reconnaissance planes and advanced fighters of the Taiwan Air Force, without losing a single one, which is the best proof of the J-6's outstanding performance and the heroism of the pilots.
A tribute to the legend: the immortal spirit of the J-6
The J-6 fighter, a generation of meritorious fighters, not only won respect for its actual combat performance, but also defended the motherland's airspace with its brilliant achievements. In the history of the Chinese Air Force, the J-6 has left a strong mark. It is not only the pride of the Chinese Air Force, but also the pride of the Chinese nation. Let us pay our highest respect to those pilots who flew the J-6, fought bravely, and defended the airspace of the motherland!