Recently, the J-7E unit of the Chinese Air Force was replaced with J-16 fighters, and its combat effectiveness has been improved dozens of times. So, what's going on here?
First of all, we need to understand the basic performance of the J-7E and J-16 fighters. The J-7E is a third-generation fighter independently developed by China, with high maneuverability and agility, but it is subject to the limitations of the technical level and the times, and its weapons and electronic equipment are relatively backward. The J-16 is a fourth-generation fighter independently developed by China, with higher stealth performance, advanced electronic equipment and powerful weapon systems, and is currently one of the main fighters of the Chinese Air Force.
So, why does the combat effectiveness of the J-7E unit increase dozens of times after it is replaced with the J-16? There are several reasons for this:
1. Upgrading of weapons and equipment: The J-16 fighter is equipped with advanced air-to-air missiles and air-to-surface missiles, and has stronger air and ground strike capabilities. The J-7E's armament is relatively backward, and it is difficult to compete with modern fighters. Therefore, after the replacement of the J-16, the combat effectiveness of the J-7E unit has been greatly improved.
2. Upgrading of electronic equipment: The J-16 fighter adopts advanced electronic systems and radar technology, which has stronger detection and perception capabilities. The electronic equipment of the J-7E is relatively backward, and it is difficult to compete with modern fighters. Therefore, after the replacement of the J-16, the combat effectiveness of the J-7E unit has been greatly improved.
3. Increased level of training: The J-16 fighter has a higher level of technology and more complex operation methods, which requires more rigorous training for pilots. The pilots of the J-7E have accumulated rich experience in the process of long-term use and training, and are able to adapt to the combat mode of the J-16 more quickly. Therefore, after the replacement of the J-16, the combat effectiveness of the J-7E unit has been greatly improved.
To sum up, after the J-7E unit was replaced with J-16 fighters, its combat effectiveness has been improved dozens of times, mainly due to the improvement of weapons and equipment, the upgrading of electronic equipment and the improvement of training level. This will not only improve the combat capability of the J-7E unit, but also lay a solid foundation for the future development of the Chinese Air Force.