Need help for: Hong Shan, China
Several planes in the desert
Somewhere in a desert in China are at least 7 planes lined up. Place is called Hong Shan, but otherwise no location is known.
Planes at this location
Below is a list of planes linked to this location. An extra feature that highlights seen planes is available for registered users.
More info on registration highlighting| Registration | Cn | Plane type | Country | Service | Status | Remarks | l/n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1150 | An-12 | China | Civil | pre | |||
| CUA-50959 | 97305209 | An-24B | China | Air Force | pre | ||
| 30315 | J-5 | China | Air Force | pre | |||
| 71171 | JJ-5 | China | Air Force | pre | |||
| 71176 | J-5 | China | Air Force | pre | |||
| 80809 | J-6 | China | Navy | pre | |||
| 30700 | J-7II | China | Air Force | pre |
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Unfortunately GE images are too old to locate them (yet). Will have to see with newer images in due course.
Posted on 12 May 2025 by AdminUpon confirmation, these aircraft are located within the "Malanshan Hongshan Military Expo Park", with an approximate position of 42°23'26"N, 87°18'23"E. Unfortunately, they are not visible on Google Earth.
Posted on 11 May 2025 by SHYJThanks, that would make it then near the city of Hotan. The area sure looks arid enough for it, but unfortunately nothing found so far.
Posted on 30 April 2025 by Admin"Hongshan" may refer to "Hongbai Shan", that is, Mazar Tagh Mountain in Moyu County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Posted on 28 April 2025 by SHYJ