Summary
A Chinese fighter pilot claimed he performed a complex maneuver, reminiscent of the movie Top Gun, near foreign military aircraft in 2024. This report follows incidents involving Chinese and foreign military aircraft over international waters, raising concerns about potential conflicts. These encounters occur amid growing tensions between China and Western countries, including the U.S.
Key Facts
- A Chinese pilot reported flying his jet upside down near a foreign plane during a 2024 encounter.
- The event was broadcasted on China Central Television.
- The pilot claimed the foreign jets were provoking their aircraft.
- The nationality of the foreign jets was not disclosed.
- The pilot said he locked onto both foreign planes, causing them to leave.
- Similar incidents have been reported involving Chinese jets intercepting Western military planes.
- A specific recent incident involved Chinese jets intercepting a Canadian patrol aircraft.
