A Chinese F-7 over the South China Sea in May 1993. US Defense Department via National Archives at College Park
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China is reportedly planning to turn hundreds of retired Cold War fighter jets into suicide drones that could be used for a massive attack on Taiwan.
China's last Chengdu J-7 fighter jets may leave active service this year and some may be converted into drones, according to state media.
Experts believe the weapons would be relatively cost-effective and capable, reported Business Insider. The drones would have similar characteristics to the original planes and reduce the number of China's casualties.
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Update: China is getting rid of its 'grandpa' fighter jets, but they may make a comeback for a one-way mission against Taiwan (Business Insider)
WNU Editor: No "boneyard" for these old fighter jets.
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World News Briefs -- September 25, 2018