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Zhuhai Airshow & Exhibition 2012
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Zhuhai, Guangdong, China |
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Guido E. Bühlmann Andy Herzog |
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Guido E. Bühlmann
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Held for the first time in 1996,
the Zhuhai Airshow & Exhibition 2012 was meanwhile the 9th edition of this
fabulous airshow. As the largest airshow in China, (will be held every two
years), it is also the second largest air show in Asia, after the Aero India
show. In addition to the foreign delegates and exhibitors, China also shows
increased skills in their own aerospace industry and this with quiet some
success! Our chief
photographer, Guido E. Buehlmann, was once more in Zhuhai; do take a
closer look at the 2012 Zhuhai Airshow & Exhibition. |
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Chengdu J-10 Fighter of the
first Chinese Aerobatic-Team. One of the first advanced Chinese build
jetfighter (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Suchoi Su-27 Flanker of the
Russian Air Force (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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Suchoi Su-27 Flanker of the
Russian Aerobatic Team “The Russian Knights” |
Shenyang J-8 Finback arriving
and on the static display (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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Xian JH-7A (FBC-1)
Flounder Chinese build jetfighter arriving to the Zhuhai Airshow 2012 (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Three Chengdu JF-17 Thunder
fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force attended the Zhuhai Airshow in 2012 (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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Chengdu JF-17 Thunder (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
This in China under licensed
build Shenyang J-6 (Mig-19 “Farmer”) was surly one of the highlights at the
Airshow. (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
This Shenyang J-5 (Mig-17
“Fresco”) build aircraft was showed at the static display (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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As we
mentioned before the Zhuhai Airshow & Exhibition was held for the ninth time
in the economy zone of Guangdong Province in China.
Were in the early editions more Russian build aircrafts/helicopter or built
under license at the show, things have changed along the last previous shows
at Zhuhai. More and more Chinese house made products and developments such
as the short to medium range airliner ARJ21-700 "Xiangfeng" of COMAC
industry can be seen on display. However, the similarity is not to overlook
to the McDD/MD-80/DC-9.
In order to
meet the up-coming demands for short, medium and long-haul aircraft, the
Chinese aviation industries also looks for partnerships with the very big
companies in the aviation industry, such as Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and
Bombardier. Since 2009 the Airbus A320 family is also manufactured in a
final assembly line in Tianij, China; a joint venture between China and his
European partners, to meet the demand of the Chinese airlines in the near
future.
But also in the military sector, China is trying not to miss the boat to the
mayor key players. With the J-10, the Xian JH-7A (FBC-1) and the Z-19 attack
helicopter there are just a few examples to be mentioned. |
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A very rare,
flyable, Nanchang CJ-5 (Yak-18) was on display at the Show (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Shijiazhuang
Y-5B-100 (An-2) of AVIC showed very modern winglets, equal like the wingtip
feeders of a condor bird (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Vought O2U-4
Corsair captured by the red army in 1930 and been repainted and renamed to
the name of “Lenin” (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
On 28th
February 1930, a National Chinese reconnaissance aircraft Vought O2U-4
Corsair force landed due to running out of fuel. The Red Army captured
it. It was repainted and with red star and named after 'Lenin'. It was
later used against the Chinese National Government. It was the first
aircraft of the Chinese Red Army |
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Still in service with the
Chinese Air Force is this Tupolev Tu-16 Badger (Xian H-6) and probably will
for further years remain in their fleets (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Based on the original frame of
an Antonov An-12 this Shaanxi Y-8W/KJ-200 AEW&C belongs to the Early warning
fleet of the Chinese Air Force (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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For us
"aviation enthusiasts" there were some other highlights in the 2012 edition
to be admired as:
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Suchoi Su-27 „Flanker“ of
the Russian Aerobatic team „Russian Knights“
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JF-17 „Thunder“ Pakistan Air
Force
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Shenyang J-6 (Mig-19
„Farmer“)
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Shijiazhuang Y-5B-100 (An-2)
with special Winglets
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Xian H-6 (Tu-16 „Badger“)
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Shaanxi Y-8W/KJ-200 AEW&C
(An-12)
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Chinese build light attack
helicopter Harbin Z-19 of a new generation (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Changhe Z-8KA (Super Frelon) in
colorful livery of the Chinese Navy (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Agusta A-109E Power of the China
Maritime Safety Administration (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Bell 407GX Jetranger of the Red
Bull Team (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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Sikorsky S-76C Spirit (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
AVIC Aviocopter AC-311 (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Eurocopter AS-350B-3 Ecureuil (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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Transport |
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Xi'an MA60 produced based on the russian
An-24 (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Challenger 600, Hahnwa Airlines (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Fairchild SA227-AC, Metroliner
III of the Breitling Jet Aerobatic Support Team (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Airbus A320-232, B-6388, of
Sichuan Airlines (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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AVIC Y-12F “Harbin”, B-1233 (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Shaanxi Y-8C (Antonov An-12) of
the Chinese Air Force (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Lockheed C-130H Hercules of the
Pakistan Air Force (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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COMAC ARJ21-700 “Xiangfeng” the
new short/medium range airliner of Chinese own production (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Boeing B737-300 (BBJ), B-4009 (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Ilyushin IL-76MD (RA-76713),
Russian Air Force Transport Wing (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
Pilatus PC-12/47E, Aircraft
Corp. Trustee (USA) in a beautiful color livery (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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Probably one of the last "Mecca"
to see and take pictures of Russian or license-built aircraft such as the
Tupolev's, Antonov's etc. But the efforts of the Chinese aviation industry
are clearly noticeable and rapidly upcoming, also visible for all the
visitors and potential customers.
Definitely worth a visit!
Next Exhibition will be held at
Zhuhai, China: 11th - 16th November 2014. |
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Piaggio P-180
Avanti, B-8310, CFSA (China Freesky Aviation) (Picture courtesy
Guido E. Bühlmann) |
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