PLA drones approach Taipei 101, what message does this convey?
A high-altitude and high-speed unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, suspected to be the WZ-8, captured clear images in the airspace very close to Taipei 101. Obviously, this exercise is different from previous ones. So what does this event really mean?
This indicates that "circling Taiwan" is no longer a symbolic action but a systematic, multi-service practical exercise. Among them, the air force's capability of delivering power has become a key factor — not only have advanced fighters such as J-16 and J-10C frequently crossed the so-called "middle line of the strait," but also high-end drones such as WZ-7 and WZ-8 with hypersonic or near-space flight capabilities have appeared.
The model appearing over Taipei 101 is likely the WZ-8, based on its appearance characteristics and flight altitude. This drone uses rocket propulsion, can climb above 30,000 meters, and has a speed close to 3 Maches, making it almost impossible for the current Taiwanese air defense system to intercept. More importantly, it has real-time battlefield reconnaissance, target indication, and even electronic suppression capabilities. In other words, if a war breaks out, it would be the first wave of "kicking open the door" with eyes.
This drone not only entered the airspace over the center of Taipei, but also operated at night, which essentially tests the response time of the Taiwanese military, radar coverage blind spots, and the fragility of the command chain.
Up to now, the Taiwanese military has not released any effective interception or escort records, which indirectly proves its helplessness in facing high-end aerial platforms. The propaganda effect of this photo delivers a psychological shock that is devastating.
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Original: toutiao.com/article/1852894165388297/
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