China is destabilizing the delicate military balance with the United States. It normally focused on just defensive efforts as it concentrated on a “peaceful rise
China is destabilizing the delicate military balance with the United States. It normally focused on just defensive efforts as it concentrated on a “peaceful rise.” But that was 15 years ago. Now Chinese diplomats are focusing on the “wolf warrior” phase of military modernization. The wolf warrior concept is borrowed from a hugely popular action movie in China that exemplifies a rising and powerful China. The wolf warrior mentality is epitomized by the following weapons systems – the J-20 warplane, the Type 003 aircraft carrier, a hypersonic boost-glide missile, carrier killing missiles, and an ICBM that can reach the U.S., or what can be considered China’s 5 most powerful weapons of war.
China’s 5 Most Powerful Weapons of War – J-20 Stealth Fighter Plane
The J-20 is China’s answer to the F-22 and F-35. It is not completely stealthy, but it has some radar-absorbent characteristics. It is China’s fifth-generation fighter and the result of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force best attempt at military modernization.
Dubbed the Mighty Dragon, the airplane is comparable to the F-35 because China has been charged with cyber espionage when it reportedly stole information about the Joint Strike Fighter.
The J-20 keeps its weapons inside the airplane, has improved radar, advanced sensors, and better avionics compared to other PLAAF fighter planes. It can be armed with air-to-air and anti-radar missiles, plus laser-guided bombs.
China’s 5 Most Powerful Weapons of War- Type 003 Carrier
China’s new Type 003 aircraft carrier has a true flat-top design and can project power further than its previous two other carriers based on Russian designs. Both the current Chinese carriers have “ski jump” catapult systems. This keeps the Shandong and Liaoning from launching a full-assortment of fighters and bombers. But the Type 003 will be the size of the American Ford-class carrier.
The Type 003 will have a better launch and recovery capability called the Catapult Assisted Takeoff But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR) system. Only the U.S. and France have such a system. The
Type 003 has improved defense systems using electronic warfare that can disrupt and spoof incoming missiles. The Type 003 is expected to be in service in 2025.
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