Miragedriver
Brigadier
Do you think we’ll ever see a carrier based version of the JH-7 as a dedicated strike aircraft or will the J-11 just fill both rolls as the Navy’s primary aircraft?
JH-7/JH-7A/JH-7B Thread
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You have already answer the question.....
I think you mean the J-15.
The J-15 will fill both roles, probably a two seat version for the strike role.
I also believe that the PLAN will ultimately develop a dedicated two seat EW version similar to the US Navy's E/A-18G Growler.
Miragedriver
Brigadier
Thank you Jeff. Yes the J-15. I figured as much, since it is a very capable aircraft and carrier operational. I would take some serious landing gear and structural modifications to operate the jh-7 from a carrier.
shen
Senior Member
Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
Considering the great damages Argentine pilots were able to inflict on the RN with A-4s and Super Etendards during the Falkland War, I can only imaging what you guys can do with a more powerful strike aircraft like the JH-7s.
BTW, can you give us an idea how much Argentine pilots trained during the Falkland War era? like how many hours per year of flying they did back then?
Considering the great damages Argentine pilots were able to inflict on the RN with A-4s and Super Etendards during the Falkland War, I can only imaging what you guys can do with a more powerful strike aircraft like the JH-7s.
BTW, can you give us an idea how much Argentine pilots trained during the Falkland War era? like how many hours per year of flying they did back then?
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Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
But you have to consider the amount of anti warship system has developed over the years. During gulf war I, all anti warship missile fired at allied warship by Iraq were shot down by CWIS or divert away by decoy chaff.
CWIS was absent from Royal Navy during Falkland war. I think it will take a saturation missile attack just to sink a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer.
But you have to consider the amount of anti warship system has developed over the years. During gulf war I, all anti warship missile fired at allied warship by Iraq were shot down by CWIS or divert away by decoy chaff.
CWIS was absent from Royal Navy during Falkland war. I think it will take a saturation missile attack just to sink a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer.
Miragedriver
Brigadier
Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
I would love to see the Naval Aviation with a squadron of JH-7s. However, that will never happen. I don't know how many hours the air force was flying back then, since my relative in the navy department mentioned that the A-4Q sqadron was fly between 180 and 200 hours per year. I imagine the air force was flying more. The older A-4s where very easy the maintain and where loved by the pilots as a very fun and forgiving aircraft to fly.
The flight hours of the air force and naval aviation must be almost non-existent now. Since there is no money even for maintenace. So sad......
I would love to see the Naval Aviation with a squadron of JH-7s. However, that will never happen. I don't know how many hours the air force was flying back then, since my relative in the navy department mentioned that the A-4Q sqadron was fly between 180 and 200 hours per year. I imagine the air force was flying more. The older A-4s where very easy the maintain and where loved by the pilots as a very fun and forgiving aircraft to fly.
The flight hours of the air force and naval aviation must be almost non-existent now. Since there is no money even for maintenace. So sad......
shen
Senior Member
Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
Thank you for sharing the information. 180 and 200 hours per year is actually not a lot by international standard. But it was obviously enough for them to inflict such damage. The courage of those Argentine pilots undoubtedly also played a big role. Don't be sad my friend, things will get better.
Thank you for sharing the information. 180 and 200 hours per year is actually not a lot by international standard. But it was obviously enough for them to inflict such damage. The courage of those Argentine pilots undoubtedly also played a big role. Don't be sad my friend, things will get better.
FarkTypeSoldier
Junior Member
Blackstone
Brigadier
Any reliable info on JH-7B?