China Aviation Museum

The China Aviation Museum (Chinese: 中国航空博物馆; pinyin: Zhōngguó Hángkōng Bówùguǎn) is an aviation museum located in Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the People's Liberation Army Air Force and co-sponsored by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. The museum is a national first-class museum accredited by the National Cultural Heritage Administration.[1]

Not to be confused with Beijing Aviation Museum.
Chinese Aviation Museum
中国航空博物馆
Established1989
LocationDatangshan, Beijing, China
TypeAviation museum
Websitezghkbwg.mil.cn
chn-am.com (former)
The main building of Chinese Aviation Museum
Visitors in civil aviation area, 1st floor of Chinese Aviation Museum
Rocket artillery at outdoor area
The underground bunker system
Chinese-built S-75 Dvina missiles, with the Chinese designation HQ-2 are displayed at the museum.

The China Aviation Museum was first opened to the public on 11 November 1989, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Air Force.[2][3] Part of the museum is located inside a cave in the side of Datangshan Mountain. The cavern was originally part of the tunnels and underground bunker system of Shahezhen Airbase, and is 586 metres (1,923 feet) long by 11 metres (36 feet) high by 40 metres (130 feet) wide.[2][3]

Collection

There are more than 200 aircraft on display, with an emphasis on the Korean War and the Cold War. The collection includes many unique machines, including a 1903 Wright Flyer replica.[2][3]

Aircraft on display include:[2][3]

See also

References
  1. "文物局授予中国航空博物馆为国家首批一级博物馆". www.gov.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  2. Canadian Owners & Pilots Association Flight 8 (May 2008). "A Visit to Datangshan". Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  3. Hunt, Adam (August 2008). "A visit to Datangshan". Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
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