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China's J-8I Fighter Marks Maturation of Airpower
Every July 4th, China's J-8I fighter jet celebrates another year of maturity, marking a milestone for the People's Liberation Army Air Force's (PLAAF) trusty Cold War interceptor. Born from China's ambitious pursuit of a high-altitude, high-speed fighter, the J-8I embodies the air-defence demands of the Cold War era.