KJ-600 carrierborne AEWC thread

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Orthan

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by78 said:
The alleged airframe vs the full-size mockup.
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Compared with the mockup, the airframe seems to have a wider wingspan and the tail also seems wider, while the fuselage seems shorter. Right by its side, seems to be a refuelling truck.

However, this is just speculation at this point. The thing is, IMO the photo is too blurry to get this details right. It could even be a mockup of a different plane. We will have to wait to see.
 
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Hendrik_2000

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Orthan said:
Compared with the mockup, the airframe seems to have a wider wingspan and the tail also seems wider, while the fuselage seems shorter. Right by its side, seems to be a refuelling truck.

However, this is just speculation at this point. The thing is, IMO the photo is too blurry to get this details right. It could even be a mockup of a different plane. We will have to wait to see.
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You do know that Yanliang is the dedicated testing site for new aircraft. So the fact that the aircraft is there show that they are testing it. Why would a testing site need a mockup ? It does not make sense
I don't know who you are but seem like you try to diminish every China progress in weapon development with not so intelligent comment. Case of envy, Jealously,insecurity? maybe
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Xi'an Aircraft Company, which makes China's most prominent large aircraft, among other responsibilities, has its primary plant located at the sprawling Yanliang Air Base that also houses China's Flight Test Establishment, as well as academic institutions that deal with aircraft design. Beyond being a strategic production line for China's aerospace industry, the installation supports testing for the vast majority of aircraft within the People's Liberation Army's stable and executes avionics and other systems

Yanliang Air Base truly sits at the center of China's most important aircraft developments and the immense activity there serves as
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that Beijing's military might seems to be on a nearly exponential growth curve.
 
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Tsavo Lion

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The blue paint is also unusual, but not for a test plane. As soon as a picture of it with folded wings appears, we'lI know it's ready for deck trials.
 
by78

by78

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Deino said:
I've already seen the prototype (in green primer) but I'm not allowed to post the images! :(
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Is it an uncensored version of the below image?

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