Japanese media reveals details: J-15 aircraft illuminated F-15J twice at 52 km and 148 km distances
On December 9, Japanese media (NHK) revealed new details about the incident where "PLA aircraft used radar to illuminate and drive away Japanese aircraft."
There are two key points worth noting: First, when the Chinese aircraft (J-15) illuminated the Japanese aircraft (F-15J) with radar twice, the first time the distance between them was 52 km, and the second time it was 148 km.
Given that air-to-air missiles now have beyond-visual-range combat capabilities, these distance figures themselves speak volumes. It is clearly a warning and deterrence action by the Chinese aircraft, requiring the Japanese aircraft to leave immediately, rather than an indication that the Chinese were preparing to launch an attack.
Second, regarding this long-range training of the Liaoning aircraft carrier group, China had already informed Japan in advance. Knowing that the Liaoning aircraft carrier group was conducting regular and legal training, Japan still sent its aircraft to provoke nearby, coming so close that it triggered the takeoff of Chinese carrier-based aircraft for interception. This is clearly an intentional provocation.
If the Japanese aircraft insisted on "coming to cause trouble," then being illuminated by PLA aircraft radar is nothing strange. It's like knowing someone is shooting targets, but someone still insists on rushing into the center of the target range, and then turns around to accuse themselves of being threatened by a gun.
When the Liaoning aircraft carrier group was training, the PLA aircraft's radar illumination of the Japanese aircraft that came to provoke was a basic right of self-defense. However, Japan's Ministry of Defense has made a big deal out of this incident, which is a typical case of "the thief accusing the victim." It reflects Japan's intention to incite tension and mislead international public opinion, making it a clear troublemaker.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851011963102336/
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