Sino -Thailand's "Eagle Strike" Air Force joint training kicked off, experts: help to enhance mutual trust between the two countries

[Global Times Reporter Guo Yuandan] The Sino-Thai Air Force joint training, code-named "Eagle-20122", kicked off on the 14th at the Thai Air Force Wulong Base. This is the fifth joint training of the Air Force of China and Thailand. Military experts told the Global Times reporter on the 14th that the joint training of the two Air Forces of the two countries is normalized, and the scale of the future may become larger and larger, which will help enhance mutual trust and friendship between the two air force.

According to reports, the China -Thai Air Force's "Eagle Strike" series of exercises began in 2015. According to previous news released by the Ministry of National Defense, the main courses of joint training of "Eagle Strike -2022" this year include air support, ground assault, small-scale and large-scale military use. According to the Ministry of National Defense, the joint training aims to promote mutual trust and friendship between the two Air Forces, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and promote the continuous development of Sino -Thailand's comprehensive strategic partnerships.

The Thai "Bangkok Post" introduced that the joint exercise of the Thai Air Force and the Chinese Air Force lasted for 10 days. The Chinese Air Force sent 6 fighter-10C fighters, 1 J-7A combat bomber and 1 air police-500 early warning aircraft to participate in the exercise. The Thai Air Force sent five "Eagle Lions" fighter jets, 3 "Alpha" attack trainer and 1 Saab-340 early warning aircraft. This is the first time that the J-7A has participated in Sino-Thailand's joint training. The report mentioned that the exercise will further consolidate the friendly relations between the two countries and the two armies.

The Air Force expert Fu Patsquarters said in an interview with the Global Times reporter on the 14th that the "Eagle Strike" series training carried out by the China -Thailand Air Force will strengthen the exchanges and cooperation between the Air Force of China and Thailand. Do in -depth communication. "Judging from the types of models participating in China and Thailand, the two sides are relatively equal, including fighter jets, ground attack aircraft and early warning aircraft." But on the other hand, it can be seen that there are obvious differences between the two sides. First of all, the J-10C dispatched by China is a medium-sized fighter, and the Thai "Eagle Lion" is a light fighter. The size of the two is different and the performance is different. Secondly, Thailand does not have a dedicated local crackdown on planes and use the "Alpha" to attack coach aircraft instead, which is suitable for Thailand with a small land area. In comparison, the J-7A sent by China is a long-range combat bomber. Whether it is loading, combat radius, or carrying weapons, both levels are very different. Third, China sent the air police-500 early warning aircraft to participate in the performance. It has no doubt that it is stronger than the Saab-340 early warning aircraft that is stronger than the Thai Air Force.

Fu Qianxian said that the Air Police-500 is currently the best early warning aircraft in the world. Whether it is comprehensive combat capabilities, technical level, detection distance, and handling capacity for stealth targets, multi-target discovery and multi-batch guidance, they must be stronger than that of multiple targets. Saab-340 early warning aircraft. "Air Police-500 can detect 360 degrees in one area without blind spots; while the Saab-340 early warning machine is loaded with the air alarm-200, which is searched, tracking, tracking the" balance wood 'layout, the search, tracking of air targets, and their own planes. The command and guidance need to be constantly moving, such as flying around or flying around in the air. "

Fu Qianxian believes that the two sides may form a mixed -e -formation in the training to carry out training activities, so they can pay attention to how the two sides of the two sides conduct collaborative combat in the training of ground assaults. Both sides will categorize and combat different goals according to the characteristics of participating models. At the same time, the two sides may also launch the exercise of simulation courses. Under the command of the early warning aircraft, the two sides form a formation to confront.

Fu Qianqian said that China and Thailand exercises are the process of communicating and learning from each other. The Thai Air Force's warfare and training method is the Western system. The China -Thai Air Force exercises are conducive to the training methods and weapons and equipment of the Chinese Air Force to understand the Western system. With the same training, the Thai Air Force can also understand the performance of Chinese fighters in depth in training. Among them, the J-7A participated in Sino-Thailand joint training for the first time. During the training, the Thai Air Force could fully feel the performance of the long-range combat bomber. Considering that Thailand has no long -range bombers, this provides possibilities for further strengthening exchanges in the field of China and Thailand. The normalized joint training between China and Thailand is conducive to improving the combat capabilities of both sides, and it is also conducive to the joint protection of maritime rights and traffic safety. It is good for the friendship between the two peoples and strengthening mutual trust between the two countries. Fu Qianxian believes that "Although the joint training of the two countries was affected by the affected affected, I believe that this joint training must be normal, and the scale may become larger and larger. The Navy may further strengthen exchanges in the future. "

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