The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has deployed Su-30MK2 long range fighter aircraft for operations over Huangyan Island in the South China Sea.
The aircraft escorted H-6L bombers as part of a major show of force to demonstrate China’s effective jurisdiction over the island’s territorial waters and airspace, with its strategic location and disputed status making such operations strategically vital.
The Su-30s were equipped with R-77 Russian-supplied active radar guided air-to-air missiles and indigenous YJ-91 anti-ship cruise missiles, while the H-6 bombers were armed for anti-ship roles with much larger YJ-12 cruise missiles.Get The Full, Details. .
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