Extreme-agility Flying
November 6, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province: A J-10B fighter jet performs an aerobatics display during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China).
A J-10B thrust-vectoring demonstrator debuted at Airshow China. Equipped with a thrust vector control nozzle, the J-10B performed a series of gravity- defying aerobatic stunts at the air show’s opening ceremony. The extreme- agility maneuvers in the skies over Zhuhai prompted applause and cheers from thousands of spectators. The J-10B was widely considered one of the most impressive aircraft of the six- day show, which concluded on November 11.
Airshow China is an international aviation and aerospace trade show that has been held in Zhuhai every two years since 1996. This year, the event was attended by more than 700 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions.