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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
SHIJIAZHUANG, May 30 (Xinhua) — The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) recently conducted aerial refueling training at the Shijiazhuang PLAAF Flight Academy to enhance the combat capability of cadet pilots.
This is the first time such training has been conducted at the PLA Air Force Academy. Previously, aviation academies were unable to conduct such training due to restrictions related to the use of aircraft.
According to Yu Hongliang, the pilot in charge of the training, the exercises simulate real combat scenarios by coordinating with tanker aircraft units.
Air-to-air refueling can significantly increase the endurance and combat radius of combat aircraft, allowing combat aircraft to strike targets at long range and increase their control capabilities.
Shijiazhuang Flight Academy aims to align such training with combat requirements and provide targeted development of specialists to meet operational needs. -0-