At that time, we were faced with a difficult choice, whether to continue outsourcing fighters to strengthen national defense or to improve the existing backward aircraft. Later, after China developed the J-8, as the first supersonic fighter developed by China, China Air Force had long-range combat capability for the first time. As the main aircraft in the last century, it defended China's airspace security.

Why is there a 歼 8 that has not retired so far?

After entering the 1980s and 1990s, China gradually came into contact with some modern science and technology. According to our own demand and technology, China upgraded the J-8 fighter, that is, J-8? II series fighters. It must be said that before China imported Su -27 fighters, the J-8 series fighters were one of the main absolute forces of China Air Force and Naval Air Force. Because of its wide range, it is also the only fighter that can patrol in the open sea. Because of its high altitude and high speed performance, the J-8 fighter is usually responsible for interception or pursuit.

What does J-8 mean to China?

At that time, there was a serious shortage of high-speed high-altitude interceptors in China, and there were no excellent air defense missiles on the ground. If there were no high-speed interceptors, China's air defense line would be easily broken by the other side. In this case, the significance of the J-8 fighter is very obvious. If the air combat between fighters can rely on a large number of second-generation fleets, then only the high-speed J-8 high-altitude interceptor can be used to deal with strategic bombers.

What are the advantages of J-8?

The biggest advantage of 歼 8 is that its cost is lower than other fighters. Even in routine maintenance and patrol, the J-8 needs relatively little money, which is why it has always maintained its position in the army. In addition, although the J-8 is a second-generation fighter, it is still improving. Its maximum cruising range, flying speed and rising altitude are constantly improving. Therefore, although it is still the shadow of the second-generation fighter, its strength is no different from that of the third-generation fighter, and its daily patrol is enough. In fact, many countries have retired soldiers in their armies.