The J-8F is cited as being able to carry the Kh-31, but so far I've only seen pics of the earlier J-8-IIM with that missile.
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That picture you have actually shows an R-27R.
The J-8F is cited as being able to carry the Kh-31, but so far I've only seen pics of the earlier J-8-IIM with that missile.
[qimg]http://www.machtres.com/j8IIM-03.jpg[/qimg]
It is not about superiority, as already previously stated, it is about revealing capabilities and specific technologies, which, if exported, are at risk of being countered. This is particularly the case with radar systems and anything where the sensor signature of a device is critically important, like submarines.
Given China's reluctance to export the J-8F to Iran, while trying to export the F-8IIM, does this mean China believes the Type 1492 PD radar to be 'superior' to the Phazotron Zhuk-8II PD radar and therefore reluctant to export it or was it merely because Iran did not want to have to deal with the logistics of maintaining aircraft with both Chinese AND Russian equipment? And just how much was Shenyang offering to sell the F-8IIM to the Iranians for?
China do offer F-8-2 to pakistan and iran, but according to PAF(possible iranian) the airframe is simple to old.
there's report thatPLAAF will retire early production model around 2012.
Zhuk-8II is far too old a radar now. If the Russians hypothetically would reoffer for the F-8IIM, its likely the Zhuk-ME, which has much better range performance and double the tracking and engagement contacts.
The new F-8IIM has an upgraded version of the Type 1471 radar. I think its the radar used before on the J-8H and was replaced by the Type 1492.
J-10 uses the Type 1473 radar, also known as the KLJ-3. Newer ones might be using something else, like KLJ-10.
JL-10A is JH-7A only.
From what was displayed back in the last Zhuhai two years ago, the J-8IIM was it was called then, was displayed with the Type 1471 mentioned in the brochure or display board. Its not the JL-10A or the Type 1492.