China Flanker Thread II

[Monochrome Bear]

Once they are ready for export we’ll know for certain. Until then, they’ll remain black boxes.

I see. But weren't there research papers that have been published on these radar developments in China? I do have some parts of one but you'll have to translate it.

 

[ChongqingHotPot92]

I see. But weren't there research papers that have been published on these radar developments in China? I do have some parts of one but you'll have to translate it.

The F-22's RCS is way smaller than 0.4 meter square.

 

[siegecrossbow]

The F-22's RCS is way smaller than 0.4 meter square.

The frontal RCS, yes, but not side/posterior and definitely not top down profile. Anyway this is way off topic!!!

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Fun with dumb rockets.

 

[DaTang cavalry]

The J-16 loads with PL-15

 

[Maikeru]

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The J-16 loads with PL-15

Not PL20?

 

[siegecrossbow]

Not PL20?

PL-20 or PL-21 is a much larger missile designed to tackle AWACs. PL-15 is AIM-120 class size and design wise.

 

[Tirdent]

Fun with dumb rockets.

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Looks more like a cannon strafing run.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Looks more like a cannon strafing run.

You are right. Light came from shoulde area, where the gun is mounted. I didn’t realize just how much smoke guns emitted until now.

 

[Schwerter_]

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The J-16 loads with PL-15

Can anyone check if the PL-15 is mounted on the 2nd or 3rd pylon from the wingtip? (I really can't tell...

 

[Tiberium]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1440240602126303238

IMO the first J-16D in service painting pic ever.