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What does China’s J-16 fighter jet in ‘beast mode’ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?
A newly emerged image of a PLA J-16 fighter jet in a rare heavy air-superiority 'extreme loadout' configuration suggests an expansion of long-range tactical capabilities, according to analysis by a Chinese military magazine. The J-16 was observed carrying multiple long-range missiles, indicating enhanced offensive potential for the PLA Air Force.
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