"Singapore's biggest aviation event offered a rare treat this year: the chance to see modern fighters used by the world's top three military powers, all tearing through the sky in the span of 90 minutes. The biennial Singapore Airshow typically features a flying display, where pilots from around the world showcase aerobatic skills and stunt maneuvers that push their aircraft to the limit. This year's performance included the F-16, F-35, Su-30, and J-10C, representing 4.5- and 5-generation aircraft from US, Chinese, and Russian manufacturers."
"These aircraft were flown by the air forces of Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and China, so the US and Russian militaries were not directly involved in the performance. It also means some of the fighters are modified versions of the original aircraft. A flying display provides limited insight into the combat performance of these fighters, though it does showcase their capabilities in maneuverability. Still, recent global tensions have made it increasingly difficult to find a single event that includes flying from all of these combat planes."
The Singapore Airshow presented F-16, F-35, Su-30, and J-10C fighters in a roughly 90-minute flying display, showcasing pilot aerobatics and aircraft maneuverability. Aircraft were flown by Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and China, meaning US and Russian militaries did not directly participate and some jets were locally modified. Flying displays offer limited insight into combat performance but visibly demonstrate handling and stunt capability. The J-10C is considered a 4.5-generation fighter with upgraded avionics and partial stealth features, while Malaysia's Su-30 stood out for particularly impressive stunt performance amid heightened global tensions that make such multi-origin displays rare.
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