China Flanker Thread II

[Tirdent]

For some reason the lighter colour suits the rest of the paint scheme much better than the dark radome, aesthetically speaking!

 

[Schwerter_]

hmmmmm I found something quite interesting on google earth. Turns out that there seems to be a J-15 electronic warfare aircraft and possibly a J-16 electronic warfare aircraft (I judged by the rather large pods mounted on wingtips) in the Shenyang aircraft cooperation airstrip. Both planes are in grey, which may be an indication that the planes are in final test stage?

 

[SinoSoldier]

hmmmmm I found something quite interesting on google earth. Turns out that there seems to be a J-15 electronic warfare aircraft and possibly a J-16 electronic warfare aircraft (I judged by the rather large pods mounted on wingtips) in the Shenyang aircraft cooperation airstrip. Both planes are in grey, which may be an indication that the planes are in final test stage?View attachment 52300 View attachment 52301

Could you post a comprehensive sat photo of SAC? Or perhaps give coordinates?

 

[by78]

Weekend photos. All images are high-resolution...

 

[Schwerter_]

Could you post a comprehensive sat photo of SAC? Or perhaps give coordinates?

Sure


Red circle is where the J15D is (coordinates 41°51'29"N, 123°26'05"E)
Blue circle is the location of the supposed J16D (coordinates 41°51'38"N, 123°26'02"E)
I believe the black circle to be a new assembly plant that SAC is building, although I can't figure out what the plant would be used for……they're already producing like 60 flankers a year

 

[SinoSoldier]

Sure

View attachment 52303
Red circle is where the J15D is (coordinates 41°51'29"N, 123°26'05"E)
Blue circle is the location of the supposed J16D (coordinates 41°51'38"N, 123°26'02"E)
I believe the black circle to be a new assembly plant that SAC is building, although I can't figure out what the plant would be used for……they're already producing like 60 flankers a year

Thanks!

Considering that the J-16D and J-15D are rumored to be entering service soon, plus they've likely gotten orders for the J-15B or J-11B rebuilds at this point, it's not unexpected that production lines might have to be expanded.

 

[Schwerter_]

Thanks!

Considering that the J-16D and J-15D are rumored to be entering service soon, plus they've likely gotten orders for the J-15B or J-11B rebuilds at this point, it's not unexpected that production lines might have to be expanded.

yep, maybe (just may be) it has something to do with the rumored carrier-based 4-generation fighter?

 

[SinoSoldier]

yep, maybe (just may be) it has something to do with the rumored carrier-based 4-generation fighter?

Maybe but not necessarily, since the J-XY won't be entering production for quite a few years and there are more urgent orders to be fulfilled. Plus we don't really know for sure that the building is indeed a production facility.

 

[Schwerter_]

Maybe but not necessarily, since the J-XY won't be entering production for quite a few years and there are more urgent orders to be fulfilled. Plus we don't really know for sure that the building is indeed a production facility.

Fair enough. Thanks for the interpretation

 

[Schwerter_]

Maybe but not necessarily, since the J-XY won't be entering production for quite a few years and there are more urgent orders to be fulfilled. Plus we don't really know for sure that the building is indeed a production facility.

Indeed. Thanks for the interpretation