Chinese Air Force (PLA-AF) News and Discussion
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John Fedup
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Just came across this.
China’s future carrier-borne stealth fighter J-35 images emerge
New images of one of the J-35 prototypes have appeared on Chinese social networks, evidence that the development program continues to advance at a good pace.
www.aviacionline.com
Sandhi Yudha
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Its just incredible how fast china's defence industry developes, specially with their aircraftcarriers and the planned aircraft on board.Just came across this.
China’s future carrier-borne stealth fighter J-35 images emerge
New images of one of the J-35 prototypes have appeared on Chinese social networks, evidence that the development program continues to advance at a good pace.
|"In fact, about 12 years ago, a series of clever cyberespionage maneuvers orchestrated by China took place in the United States, which managed to steal several Teras of confidential information from American weapons systems, including blueprints and other relevant data from the F-22 and F-35. And so, the J-31 design evolved, benefiting from this information."|
Top level spionage, the of democracy and an almost unlimited budget give amazing results, results were other countries like France, India and the UK can only dream of.
TayJG
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I appreciate the recent article. ThanksJust came across this.
China’s future carrier-borne stealth fighter J-35 images emerge
New images of one of the J-35 prototypes have appeared on Chinese social networks, evidence that the development program continues to advance at a good pace.
TayJG
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I'm not too impressed by J-35. It's fine, but Korea & Indonesia have come out with a similar design. Even Turkey came out with a 6th gen prototype that has the shape of a J-20. It's definitely a good thing for China to develop J-35, but it has been 8 years thus far, so not too amazing progress.
What's really surprised me about China is the naval development. Look up how many 055's, 052D's, 054A's and new corvettes they built in the last 10 years. That shit is insane.
I read that China opened up a 4th production line for J-20, that too is impressive. The drawback is that it still is using upgraded Flanker engines, so that's not good.
I would find it strange if the PLAAF has no interest in F-35. I wonder what their plans are for producing more fighters.
TayJG
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News to me:
frontierindia.com
Similar to the U.S. Navy F-35B, "strange" feature of the new Chinese fighter J-35 carrier-based aircraft
The past few months have turned out to be more than fruitful for the aircraft industry of the PRC. The Celestial Empire
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J-35? Is the Draken back?
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Strikemaster, J-35 . . . . there seems to be a lot of re-use of names & designations going on these days.
Sandhi Yudha
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|"The document also outlined possible mission flight profiles of the WZ-8, suggesting that it could perform reconnaissance missions over South Korea and Taiwan with a daylight sensor suite including a synthetic aperture radar and electro-optical sensor while flying at Mach 3 at an altitude of 100,000 feet."|
The drone cannot take off under its own power, instead it is air-launched from a Xi'an H-6M mothership once the H-6 reaches a prescribed speed and altitude. But still its quite an impressive UAV.
www.defensenews.com
The drone cannot take off under its own power, instead it is air-launched from a Xi'an H-6M mothership once the H-6 reaches a prescribed speed and altitude. But still its quite an impressive UAV.
Satellite image shows WZ-8 supersonic drone at Chinese base
A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.
www.defensenews.com
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
It appears the J-20 might be getting repowered. The Long awaited WS-15 engine is now in final testing and two have been fitted into a J-20. Previously sightings only had a single WS-15 installed so having two indicates confidence. Endurance and actual performance will be unknown for sometime yet.
breakingdefense.com
China's J-20 fighter seems to have a new homegrown engine, after years of struggle - Breaking Defense
“No one wants the Chinese to become capable of designing and building their own jet engines,” said a retired NATO-nation intelligence officer who spoke to Breaking Defense.
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I wonder how far off the Chinese are from solving their metallurgy problems. That's what's holding them back because they can't steal that info. I think given time, they will produce better engines than the current best Russian ones.It appears the J-20 might be getting repowered. The Long awaited WS-15 engine is now in final testing and two have been fitted into a J-20. Previously sightings only had a single WS-15 installed so having two indicates confidence. Endurance and actual performance will be unknown for sometime yet.
China's J-20 fighter seems to have a new homegrown engine, after years of struggle - Breaking Defense
“No one wants the Chinese to become capable of designing and building their own jet engines,” said a retired NATO-nation intelligence officer who spoke to Breaking Defense.
Ananda
The Bunker Group
This Chinese media claim that 2023 Fighter production already exceed the target. As this is Mainland media, don"t expect they will come out with detail and verified numbers.
Still I put this as shown China clearly increase their production tempo. We already see that in Naval outputs, and now strong indication they are also doing it on Airplanes for all PLA branches.
Sandhi Yudha
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We also shouldn't expect that the production rate will be lowered soon. What china can do, other countries can only dream of.
This Chinese media claim that 2023 Fighter production already exceed the target. As this is Mainland media, don"t expect they will come out with detail and verified numbers.
Still I put this as shown China clearly increase their production tempo. We already see that in Naval outputs, and now strong indication they are also doing it on Airplanes for all PLA branches.
And here a new stage in the development of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) AG600M Kunlong amphibious aircraft .
AG600M Kunlong test progress
AG600M Kunlong test progress The arrival of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) AG600M Kunlong amphibious aircraft prototype at the National Civil Aircraft Test Fligh...
Ananda
The Bunker Group
Chinese Media shown China first fully indigenous design turboshaft for helicopter. Call AES100, this should be big step for China on building their own independent supply chain for Helicopters.
Asside for independent market penetration on Civilians Market, this kind of Turboshaft also open China military Helicopters development. Something that so far they still depend toward Foreign Suppliers. The development whether in Turbofan or Turboshaft like this is shown China investment on propulsions, shown they're catching up quite fast. Aero propulsion is still China Achilles heels.
Ananda
The Bunker Group
Deino X account shown Y-20 tanker version. Seems PLAAF do manage to get Y-20 as IL-76 replacement for several version. Transport, Tanker, and just tobwait for AAW or other Electronics version come to fruition.
Sandhi Yudha
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Imagery of the air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) being dropped from the H-6K was included in an official PLA video released on 1 May. In the video, the new missile is dropped from the port side wing pylon of an H-6K.
Not much is known about the new ALBM, but it is potentially a hypersonic missile, similar to the Russian Kh‐47M2 Kinzhal.
www.janes.com
Not much is known about the new ALBM, but it is potentially a hypersonic missile, similar to the Russian Kh‐47M2 Kinzhal.
Chinese bomber launches new ballistic missile
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has released a video showing a Xi'an H-6K strategic bomber launching a new ballistic missile in flight.
www.janes.com
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
This article is a guesstimate summary of China’s current aviation programs.
China’s 6th Generation and Upcoming Combat Aircraft: 2024 Update
A look at where the PLA’s cutting-edge aircraft programs – from the J-XD to J-20 upgrades and the mysterious H-20 stealth bomber – stand.
thediplomat.com
Ananda
The Bunker Group
Chinese Zhuhai Airshow 2024 is near, and PLA already send their inventory example to the Airshow. Including new comers.
Russia also send their Su-57, and of not mistaken this is the first time they send this to overseas Airshow.
This China Military Enthusiasts channel claim that J-35A in Zhuhai will be target export market. Especially middle east.
