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They are having no problem producing WS-9 domestically. It achieved production certification in 2007, which means they have resolved all the mass production issues and have no problem producing the parts needed. There is no need to get concerned about T/W ratio, since JH-7A's role is basically just acting as a bomb truck. With the current thrust level, PLAAF is more than satisfied with its performance. WS-15 is not an improved WS-9.
according to the article China is seeking french and brit assisstant in development of WS-9.
artcile also claim that Ws-15 was design to power JH-7, the development started in 1998,ended in october,2008.
ws-15 also known as WS-9-2
notice the aircraft carrying data link and GPS.(satcom?)
"针对外媒称,中国有意与英、法两家发动机制造商合作改进歼轰-7(飞豹)战斗轰炸机的发动机,“飞豹”总设计师、中国工程院院士陈一坚接受大公报记者采访时否认此一说法。他称,“飞豹”发动机的问题中国已经全部解决了。"
Some pictures from the 20th regiment of the 7th division of PLANAF. This is a regiment recently converted to JH-7A from Q-5. It is the 5th PLANAF JH-7 regiment and 8th in PLA overall. It is based in Qinhuangdao for the NSF.