The first batch of the Chinese air force's main fighters arrived at the Zhuhai Jinwan Airport in south China's Guangdong Province on Saturday for the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or the Zhuhai Airshow.
A J-10C, a multirole fighter jet equipped with advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, was the first to touch down at the airport and will be on static display at this year's airshow. This fighter jet and two others, J-20 and J-16, dubbed "three musketeers of the sky," are at the core of the Chinese air force.
The airshow will take place from Nov. 12-17, attracting 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions. Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy will participate in the biennial aerospace trade show in groups.
Russia's Warrior aerobatic team will make a stunning return after an absence of eight years. As the stars of every airshow, the air force's Bayi (August 1) and Hongying (Red Eagle) aerobatic teams will arrive in Zhuhai in succession.
As an export-oriented international event, the Zhuhai Airshow offers a rare venue to observe China's military aircraft up close, especially the newest models.
Chinese air force fighters arrive for Zhuhai airshow
