The F-7 is a type of Chinese interceptor aircraft.
The Air Force scrambled interceptor aircraft to investigate, but they found nothing.
The need for a newer and much more powerful interceptor aircraft was clear even before the CF-100 entered service.
At first, the supersonic interceptor aircraft were produced in considerable numbers.
Most military ground-attack or interceptor aircraft have two-seat trainer versions.
The latest and most advanced interceptor aircraft is the MiG-31.
During the conversation the need for new and improved interceptor aircraft arose.
From 1983 to 1986, some Hawks were equipped as short-range interceptor aircraft.
It also had improved Radar and performance, which made it a very effective interceptor aircraft.
It also conducted testing, but focused on crew training for interceptor aircraft.