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Complete directory of military aircraft developed and manufactured by China. Each entry includes comprehensive technical specifications such as performance metrics, armament details, and operational capabilities, along with deployment history and service records of China’s aviation arsenal.

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Country	Model	Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	ASN-209 Silver Eagle	ASN Technology	12	Chinese medium-altitude medium-endurance tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for aerial reconnaissance, battlefield survey, and electronic warfare.
🇨🇳	BZK-005 Giant Eagle	Beihang/Guizhou	116	Chinese medium-altitude long-range reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, utilized for maritime surveillance and intelligence gathering.
🇨🇳	CH-3 Rainbow	CASC	—	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for reconnaissance and precision strike operations.
🇨🇳	CH-4 Rainbow	CASC	—	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions.
🇨🇳	CH-5 Rainbow	CASC	—	Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
🇨🇳	CH-7 Rainbow	CASC	—	Chinese stealth flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance and strike missions.
🇨🇳	CJ-6	Nanchang	3000	Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
🇨🇳	GJ-11 Sharp Sword	Hongdu	—	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳	H-6	Xian	231	Chinese twin-engine jet heavy bomber, developed in the late 1950s, utilized for strategic bombing, maritime strikes, and nuclear deterrence.
🇨🇳	J-10 Vigorous Dragon	Chengdu	602	Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy.

Country	Model	Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	J-11 Responsive Dragon	Shenyang	442	Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
🇨🇳	J-15 Flying Shark	Shenyang	76	Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force.
🇨🇳	J-16 Qianlong	Shenyang	365	Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015.
🇨🇳	J-20 Mighty Dragon	Chengdu	300	China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet
🇨🇳	J-6 Farmer	Shenyang	4500	Chinese jet fighter, developed in the mid-20th century, extensively deployed in regional conflicts and air defense roles.
🇨🇳	J-7 Fishcan	Chengdu	2400	Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.
🇨🇳	J-8 Finback	Shenyang	408	Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JF-17 Thunder	CAC / PAC	144	Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
🇨🇳	JH-7 Flounder	Xian	270	Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles.
🇨🇳	JL-10	AVIC	20	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Country	Model	Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JL-8	Hongdu	500	Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles.
🇨🇳	JL-9	Guizhou	13	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳	KJ-200 Moth	Shaanxi	11	Chinese airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, deployed in military surveillance and command operations.
🇨🇳	KJ-2000 Mainring	Xi'an	5	Chinese second-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, developed in the early 2000s and operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force for aerial surveillance and command.
🇨🇳	KJ-500	Shaanxi	60	Chinese third-generation airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the late 2000s, deployed by the Chinese military for aerial surveillance and command.
🇨🇳	KQ-200	Shaanxi	—	Chinese anti-submarine and maritime patrol aircraft, introduced in the mid-2010s, used for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.
🇨🇳	Q-5 / A-5 Fantan	Nanchang	1300	Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
🇨🇳	SH-5	Harbin	7	Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	Shenyang J-35	Shenyang Aircraft Corporation	57	China's first carrier-capable fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter
🇨🇳	TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion	Tengden	—	Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, used for military reconnaissance and strike operations.

Country	Model	Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	WZ-7 Soaring Dragon	Guizhou	20	Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for aerial reconnaissance and maritime targeting.
🇨🇳	WZ-8	AVIC	—	Chinese hypersonic high-altitude reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the late 2010s, used for strategic intelligence gathering and aerial reconnaissance.
🇨🇳	Wing Loong I	Chengdu	60	Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, extensively utilized for surveillance and aerial reconnaissance missions.
🇨🇳	Wing Loong II	CAIG / CASC	100	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations.
🇨🇳	Wing Loong-10	AVIC	—	Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
🇨🇳	Y-12	Harbin	71	Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
🇨🇳	Y-20	Xian	58	Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
🇨🇳	Y-7	Xian	—	Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation.
🇨🇳	Y-8	Shaanxi	169	Chinese medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations.
🇨🇳	Y-9	Shaanxi	—	Chinese medium utility and military transport aircraft, introduced in the early 21st century, used for tactical transport and specialized military operations.

Country	Model	Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	Z-10	Changhe	109	Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
🇨🇳	Z-11	Changhe	46	Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage.
🇨🇳	Z-18	Changhe	133	Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army.
🇨🇳	Z-19	Harbin	186	Chinese light reconnaissance and attack helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized by the People's Liberation Army for combat and scouting operations.
🇨🇳	Z-20	Harbin	230	Chinese medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military.
🇨🇳	Z-9 Haitun	Harbin	200	Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle	Shaanxi	4	Chinese-designed airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, operated exclusively by the Pakistan Air Force for aerial surveillance and command.

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