Air Force Multiple Types of Fighter Jets Arrive in Egypt to Participate in "Civilization Eagle-2026" Joint Training
On the way to Egypt, the Y-20 refuels the J-16 in mid-air. Photo by Ma Baichuan
PLA Daily, Beijing, August 21 - Deng Dongzhi, reporter Li Jianwen reported: In the early hours of the 21st, various types of aircraft and participating personnel from the Chinese Air Force, taking part in the China-Egypt "Civilization Eagle-2026" joint air force training, arrived at a certain base of the Egyptian Air Force across continents.
This is the second time that the air forces of China and Egypt have conducted the "Civilization Eagle" series of joint training. The Chinese Air Force dispatched a systematic array of aircraft including fighter jets, tankers, special mission aircraft, and helicopters for the training.
During this long-range maneuver task, the tanker not only undertook the air refueling mission but also served as an aerial command and coordination hub. In the early stages of the mission, the participating units conducted detailed research and preparation regarding flight route planning, meteorological conditions, and emergency response. In recent years, the Chinese Air Force has executed multiple overseas missions, accumulating experience and honing capabilities, laying a solid foundation for the successful completion of this exercise.
The flight formation overcame challenges such as long flight times and complex weather, covering over 6,000 kilometers, passing through multiple countries across two continents, and flying for nearly 9 hours.
Upon arriving in Egypt, the participating personnel quickly organized the unloading of supplies and coordination work to prepare for the start of the joint training.
It is reported that in this joint training, both sides will focus on air combat tactics, air superiority operations, combat search and rescue, and conduct troop deployment exercises.
Source丨PLA Daily
Chinese Air Force aircraft arrived in Egypt on August 21, 2023, to participate in the 'Civilization Eagle-2026' joint training exercise. The deployment included various aircraft types, such as J-16 fighter jets and Y-20 tankers, covering over 6000 kilometers. The training will emphasize air combat tactics and combat search and rescue operations.
- Chinese Air Force aircraft and personnel arrived in Egypt for joint training on August 21, 2023.
- The training is part of the 'Civilization Eagle-2026' exercise between China and Egypt.
- Aircraft involved include J-16 fighter jets, Y-20 tankers, and helicopters.
- The mission covered over 6000 kilometers and lasted nearly 9 hours.
- The training will focus on air combat tactics and combat search and rescue.