TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
I agree Pan, Right now the PRC's Industrial base seems to be set on playing catch up. Trying to establish broader independence of design and grow there conventional rotary wing fleets as well as establish there carrier culture long term. The heart of the article seems to be based on hype generated by rumors of J18, a contingency call from a PLA aviation officer and hype for the Blue whale.
The "J18" is another one of those possible arora types, a holy grail of PRC aviation always seeked but no proof to back it.
The report of senior captain An Peng it seems likely to me is based in spirit much like the report form a Marine officer who wrote a recommendation that the Marines cancel F35 and procure raptors and Super Tucanos. It indicates that there may be a debate going on inside the People’s Liberation Army Air Force at the very least. It seems to indicate that the PLA may be feeling rattled by the Freedom of navigation exercises and some are looking to push back. It also may be that Peng is voicing concern of the Air Force regarding the pace of the Liaoning’s integration into the PLAN and it's limitations. As well a proposing a alternative in the form of a Sea Control ship style concept.
Then links are made to other articles pointing to the Blue Whale concept. I really feel this may have been a concept meant to be a alternative to the Joint Russian Sino heavy lift Helicopter, but the Conservative leadership overruled it.
The "J18" is another one of those possible arora types, a holy grail of PRC aviation always seeked but no proof to back it.
The report of senior captain An Peng it seems likely to me is based in spirit much like the report form a Marine officer who wrote a recommendation that the Marines cancel F35 and procure raptors and Super Tucanos. It indicates that there may be a debate going on inside the People’s Liberation Army Air Force at the very least. It seems to indicate that the PLA may be feeling rattled by the Freedom of navigation exercises and some are looking to push back. It also may be that Peng is voicing concern of the Air Force regarding the pace of the Liaoning’s integration into the PLAN and it's limitations. As well a proposing a alternative in the form of a Sea Control ship style concept.
Then links are made to other articles pointing to the Blue Whale concept. I really feel this may have been a concept meant to be a alternative to the Joint Russian Sino heavy lift Helicopter, but the Conservative leadership overruled it.
