J-15 carrier fighter thread
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SinoSoldier
Colonel
I have a hunch that the second batch will encompass the same upgraded scheme as was seen on the J-11D, but only time will tell.
Some more nice photos from more recent carrier ops:
The first is a couple of seconds later than the one we have normally seen as the aircraft in the forward starboard position is taking off.
Clearly, in the last two there, operational aircraft numbers 100 and 101 have been operating on the carrier.
...and here's a nice one I caught in passing from a video, aboard the Liaoning. Looks like they are definitely testing various weapons loads:
The first is a couple of seconds later than the one we have normally seen as the aircraft in the forward starboard position is taking off.
...and here's a nice one I caught in passing from a video, aboard the Liaoning. Looks like they are definitely testing various weapons loads:
Skywatcher
Captain
With WS-10s to boot!
I assume the fact that the PLAN has yet to put WS-10A mounted J-15s on Liaoning shows how careful they are in minimizing the chance of accidents. However, I guess soon (within this year) the the PLAN would have to test WS-10A mounted J-15 (B)s on Liaoning and make sure they work, or else there's only limited supply of AL-31s.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
As of now the AL-31 is not in limited supply China has plenty of those engines to go around
If naval WS-10 comes online it's because China wants to use indigenous engine and not because Al-31 is in short supply
If naval WS-10 comes online it's because China wants to use indigenous engine and not because Al-31 is in short supply
IMO it is simply our old friend 554 before he got his number since I have a couple of "very" similar shots from 17. & 26. May 2011 ... I'm almost sure it is the same aircraft.
Deino
i think it's old photos.