New Gen Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) Helicopter

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV0oAcwTMW8QlVQ44Pawm0bOgAYMrn8ZQwW3UOdhKS2vlfF1SE5UQmXRaMK0YyivWcM_RKXraF2XZpiQlqV3ttBKGYXEVYm2JslWsvj0PMCDf6Qx-mL09r9UfvalhBsyTe4W1jJxAPKk/s1600/Chinese+Z-18F+Anti-Submarine+Warfare+%2528ASW%2529+Helicopter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV0oAcwTMW8QlVQ44Pawm0bOgAYMrn8ZQwW3UOdhKS2vlfF1SE5UQmXRaMK0YyivWcM_RKXraF2XZpiQlqV3ttBKGYXEVYm2JslWsvj0PMCDf6Qx-mL09r9UfvalhBsyTe4W1jJxAPKk/s320/Chinese+Z-18F+Anti-Submarine+Warfare+%2528ASW%2529+Helicopter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> New graphic image of Next Generation<a href="http://chinesemilitaryreview.blogspot.com/2014/08/chinese-z-18f-anti-submarine-warfare.html"> Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) helicopter </a>has appeared on Chinese internet. Z-18F ASuW helicopter is designed to independent as well as coordinated Anti-Submarine Warfare missions by finding, tracking and destroying enemy submarines.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> It is outfitted with Sonobuoy launcher, forward looking infrared radar (FLIR) system mounted to starboard side, multi-mode 360° surveillance radar mounted under nose, a dipping sonar,  and four weapon stations to carry anti-submarine torpedoes, depth charges and air-to-surface missiles.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNYJrv1vxdtk8NwYR7npRns1ILKMqEHiE8rLeGHuePPOFc9ZLg-XXuMTZzSXy5kKCl-JBYF57YxacK6Kcotp42Rze-VtO90tEwu5NBT60I4GLQLhjCfMOeAjg-I4yp91LA1um7o86P_4/s1600/0+Chinese+Z-18F+Anti-Submarine+Warfare+(ASW)%2BHelicopter%2B%2BLiaoning%2Band%2BType%2B071%2BLPD%2Btorpedo%2Banti%2Bship%2Bmissile%2Bradar%2Bsonar%2BSea%2BEagle%2B(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNYJrv1vxdtk8NwYR7npRns1ILKMqEHiE8rLeGHuePPOFc9ZLg-XXuMTZzSXy5kKCl-JBYF57YxacK6Kcotp42Rze-VtO90tEwu5NBT60I4GLQLhjCfMOeAjg-I4yp91LA1um7o86P_4/s320/0+Chinese+Z-18F+Anti-Submarine+Warfare+(ASW)%2BHelicopter%2B%2BLiaoning%2Band%2BType%2B071%2BLPD%2Btorpedo%2Banti%2Bship%2Bmissile%2Bradar%2Bsonar%2BSea%2BEagle%2B(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /></div>

New Gen Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) Helicopter

New graphic image of Next Generation Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) helicopter has appeared on Ch...

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Spotted Flying Solo: Y-9/Y-8Q GX6 Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Aircraft

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12YKsAsryVfEt6p9f88QAQ-8zw8vBI-F5limftCQ-bleQwGU8jNSB1u8J0C7QaSew15tOeUGP5zIALIFP-p8tSwQEgy_gxmH6sF6W4pGlFxzjfX7srkXRdPVhxKQmpE-MiRaIu2c4a2o/s1600/operational+Continues+Flight+Testing+of+Y-8+GX6+Maritime+Patrol+&+Anti-submarine+Warfare+Aircraft+18+may+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12YKsAsryVfEt6p9f88QAQ-8zw8vBI-F5limftCQ-bleQwGU8jNSB1u8J0C7QaSew15tOeUGP5zIALIFP-p8tSwQEgy_gxmH6sF6W4pGlFxzjfX7srkXRdPVhxKQmpE-MiRaIu2c4a2o/s320/operational+Continues+Flight+Testing+of+Y-8+GX6+Maritime+Patrol+&+Anti-submarine+Warfare+Aircraft+18+may+2015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Once again Chinese grey <a href="http://chinesemilitaryreview.blogspot.com/2011/11/chinese-y-8-gx6-maritime-patrol-and.html">Y-8Q GX6 Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Aircraft</a> was spotted flying. Serial number could not be confirmed as tree was in-front of aircraft's tail. The Y-8 GX6 MPA /ASW aircraft is based on four-engine turboprop Y-9 / Y-8 F-600 transport aircraft. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A multi-mission surface search radar is mounted under the nose of the aircraft while an Electro-Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) sensors turret fitted ahead of the internal weapons bay of aircraft.<a href="http://chinesemilitaryreview.blogspot.com/2011/11/more-image-of-y-8-gx6-maritime-patrol.html"> The Y-8 GX6 MPA /ASW aircraft</a>  will be able to carry depth-charges, mines, torpedoes and anti-ship missiles in its internal weapons bays.</div> </div>

Spotted Flying Solo: Y-9/Y-8Q GX6 Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Aircraft

Once again Chinese grey Y-8Q GX6 Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Aircraft was spotted flying. Serial number could not be con...

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Lineup of Chinese Type 052C, Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyers & Type 054A Jiangkai-II Frigates

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgVSUfqjVwZYqR8LKDcy6YH0KzOklQ5qiqLZwq3IqtFd6gmeHxN7Z-OkiQCzPhu2rwVTjzbDvWpr4YgUFcMmDNOoT8FCJ9CFuscJEKicUBjfneNNaxUeLuoKvYlRXK181QHZHT-fQBwc/s1600/Lineup+of+Chinese+Type+052C+Air+Defence+Guided+Missile+Destroyers+Type+052D+Luyang+III+Class+Guided+Missile+Destroyer+Chinese+Type+054A+Jiangkai-II+frigates+HQ-16+HQ-9+AESA+MISSILE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgVSUfqjVwZYqR8LKDcy6YH0KzOklQ5qiqLZwq3IqtFd6gmeHxN7Z-OkiQCzPhu2rwVTjzbDvWpr4YgUFcMmDNOoT8FCJ9CFuscJEKicUBjfneNNaxUeLuoKvYlRXK181QHZHT-fQBwc/s320/Lineup+of+Chinese+Type+052C+Air+Defence+Guided+Missile+Destroyers+Type+052D+Luyang+III+Class+Guided+Missile+Destroyer+Chinese+Type+054A+Jiangkai-II+frigates+HQ-16+HQ-9+AESA+MISSILE.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Spotted togather yesterday in lineup were Chinese Type 052C Air Defence Guided Missile Destroyer, two Type 052D Luyang III Class Guided Missile Destroyer and two Type 054A Jiangkai-II frigates.  Chinese Type 052C Guided Missile Destroyers can carry upto 48 HHQ-9 surface to air missiles while Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyer can carry upto 64 missiles.</div> </div>

Lineup of Chinese Type 052C, Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyers & Type 054A Jiangkai-II Frigates

Spotted togather yesterday in lineup were Chinese Type 052C Air Defence Guided Missile Destroyer, two Type 052D Luyang III Class Guided ...

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Chinese J-16 Flanker-C Multirole Strike Fighter Aircraft

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyPx4mYu-vCXibFg16bvJDRsEyJqq4jLqwrOIK4_HYJpCAfvpvqusAz5bgv0gdHFv_E6WoFhE4xHnoVFuVdNbUmnaqq8LlR5LfHLp_Dek-KH2rYOhCUBbYyIcYt4iRpmAwztVONS8Juc/s1600/The+J-16+Sino+Flanker-C+two-seat+version+of+the+supermaneuverable+J-11+fighter+jet+aircraft+prodced+by+the++Shenyang+Aircraft+Corporation+for+the+People's%2BLiberation%2BArmy%2BAir%2BForce%2B(PLAAF).%2B%2B(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyPx4mYu-vCXibFg16bvJDRsEyJqq4jLqwrOIK4_HYJpCAfvpvqusAz5bgv0gdHFv_E6WoFhE4xHnoVFuVdNbUmnaqq8LlR5LfHLp_Dek-KH2rYOhCUBbYyIcYt4iRpmAwztVONS8Juc/s320/The+J-16+Sino+Flanker-C+two-seat+version+of+the+supermaneuverable+J-11+fighter+jet+aircraft+prodced+by+the++Shenyang+Aircraft+Corporation+for+the+People's%2BLiberation%2BArmy%2BAir%2BForce%2B(PLAAF).%2B%2B(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> J-16 Flanker-C is an Chinese all-weather multirole strike fighter aircraft derived J-11 fighter jet aircraft prodced by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The J-16 is designed by SAC for medium range ground attack and anti-ship missile attack roles without relying on fighter escort or electronic-warfare aircraft.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXTYPZ5lSmHmIEdLfYtulZAmKSpbh3HtpXyrX1EWmfno_IgyDkBKBXRTA-cJev5N0247GdkBtDuIItZ5VlyH7qBFDK0wpYh81OlRazG4cEkTCQtDFW-xlcDjcRPM-Hz33Uaof6R7J7DE/s1600/The+J-16+Sino+Flanker-C+two-seat+version+of+the+supermaneuverable+J-11+fighter+jet+aircraft+prodced+by+the++Shenyang+Aircraft+Corporation+for+the+People's%2BLiberation%2BArmy%2BAir%2BForce%2B(PLAAF).%2B%2B(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXTYPZ5lSmHmIEdLfYtulZAmKSpbh3HtpXyrX1EWmfno_IgyDkBKBXRTA-cJev5N0247GdkBtDuIItZ5VlyH7qBFDK0wpYh81OlRazG4cEkTCQtDFW-xlcDjcRPM-Hz33Uaof6R7J7DE/s320/The+J-16+Sino+Flanker-C+two-seat+version+of+the+supermaneuverable+J-11+fighter+jet+aircraft+prodced+by+the++Shenyang+Aircraft+Corporation+for+the+People's%2BLiberation%2BArmy%2BAir%2BForce%2B(PLAAF).%2B%2B(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">The J-16 is Chinese equivalent of Russian made Su-30 </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Flanker fighter jet and it will be able to make full use of large range of Chinese air to surface precision guided weapons and missiles.</span></div>

Chinese J-16 Flanker-C Multirole Strike Fighter Aircraft

J-16 Flanker-C is an Chinese all-weather multirole strike fighter aircraft derived J-11 fighter jet aircraft prodced by the Shenyang A...

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D1101 Prototype of J-11D Sino-Flanker Fighter jet With Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzvRsts28SBu4XdSPtb-5Im3odyKWKWI2oitwd7kXViH-RJZmZ0J2gypfR14IBOdvDHJ4pDaCAiLUs6dSW6jzfgaZ4Y1Cv27etySUco0PL9ESBkg7cHX6NyID-VPWVVPpUEHNwXMU9Qw/s1600/D1101+Prototype+of+J-11D+Sino-Flanker+Fighter+jet+With+AESA+Radar+Chinese+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA%2Bpl-10%2Bpl-12%2Bpl-15%2Bpl-21%2Byj-12%2Byj-18%2B(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzvRsts28SBu4XdSPtb-5Im3odyKWKWI2oitwd7kXViH-RJZmZ0J2gypfR14IBOdvDHJ4pDaCAiLUs6dSW6jzfgaZ4Y1Cv27etySUco0PL9ESBkg7cHX6NyID-VPWVVPpUEHNwXMU9Qw/s320/D1101+Prototype+of+J-11D+Sino-Flanker+Fighter+jet+With+AESA+Radar+Chinese+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA%2Bpl-10%2Bpl-12%2Bpl-15%2Bpl-21%2Byj-12%2Byj-18%2B(3).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Most advance version of Sino J-11 Flanker fighter jet has been recently spotted. This new version of Sino-Flanker has be designated J-11D as it is speculated to have Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) inside its upwardly canted radar dome. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rMRdKF_uDBqWP2dLPoW9bsM_7k3S6of-gMTT_78c8mY4pcGeTDOog6uvjqpSHcWfX82MPQuwkSkri3zSu0r_e38E7T1uT-Ugc9-w8VFqm8Qp7WR4vOoA_1rcE-VACrw3cpenk6Lvbu0/s1600/D1101+Prototype+of+J-11D+Sino-Flanker+Fighter+jet+With+AESA+Radar+Chinese+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA%2Bpl-10%2Bpl-12%2Bpl-15%2Bpl-21%2Byj-12%2Byj-18%2B(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rMRdKF_uDBqWP2dLPoW9bsM_7k3S6of-gMTT_78c8mY4pcGeTDOog6uvjqpSHcWfX82MPQuwkSkri3zSu0r_e38E7T1uT-Ugc9-w8VFqm8Qp7WR4vOoA_1rcE-VACrw3cpenk6Lvbu0/s320/D1101+Prototype+of+J-11D+Sino-Flanker+Fighter+jet+With+AESA+Radar+Chinese+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA%2Bpl-10%2Bpl-12%2Bpl-15%2Bpl-21%2Byj-12%2Byj-18%2B(4).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The "D1101" prototype of J-11D Sino-Flanker was first spotted on April 29, 2015, powered by two WS-10A engines at Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) airfield. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The J-11D Flanker fighter jet with improved  fly-by-wire (FBW) system and increased the usage of composites in the fuselage to cut overall weight of aircraft will result in increased maneuverability and control. The Infrared Search and Tracking (IRST) system has been moved to starboard side of the windshield, and retractable inflight refueling (IFR) probe was installed on the port side.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwg9ikhQnt926PGQhfqeTGxdV8SHpJHVYsSfrs3XePLcHSfH7cUxFw6wuqHNId1EADjgHGmf2pFGgrM_IFoUQ5ipmmpayKY1y6zE-ppF10_n_FrbHurbn3Ecnf7Ijmp1ijJcUtbygyIY/s1600/D1101+Prototype+of+J-11D+Sino-Flanker+Fighter+jet+With+AESA+Radar+Chinese+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA%2Bpl-10%2Bpl-12%2Bpl-15%2Bpl-21%2Byj-12%2Byj-18%2B(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwg9ikhQnt926PGQhfqeTGxdV8SHpJHVYsSfrs3XePLcHSfH7cUxFw6wuqHNId1EADjgHGmf2pFGgrM_IFoUQ5ipmmpayKY1y6zE-ppF10_n_FrbHurbn3Ecnf7Ijmp1ijJcUtbygyIY/s320/D1101+Prototype+of+J-11D+Sino-Flanker+Fighter+jet+With+AESA+Radar+Chinese+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA%2Bpl-10%2Bpl-12%2Bpl-15%2Bpl-21%2Byj-12%2Byj-18%2B(5).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The J-11D will be able to carry new generation Chinese missiles like fifth generation PL-10 within visual range (WVR) high agility infrared homing air-to-air missile, Pl-12 / PL-15 Beyond Visual Range (BVR)  missile and YJ-12 long range supersonic anti-ship cruise missile</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The AESA radar for aircraft is developed by the 14th Institute and<u> <a href="http://chinesemilitaryreview.blogspot.com/2013/08/chinese-j-11b-flanker-fighter-jet.html">was tested on-board a modified J-11B fighter jet in 2014.</a></u></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqv4DqNpdF-h-4jn43OFYfaC0pDhjr6mzYKoX1SftSYyzR0tIgUQOu8j6-ieA9sYKtRSknG6wGBo73ctsgK5esWfbQnJUwge5QkIVXtpGPT0RZ9k_6e8lISwriQPu75QnPIYnB23sVfkk/s1600/Chinese++plaaf+operational+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA)+Chinese+J-11B+Flanker+Fighter+Jet+Grey+Radome+missile+bvr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqv4DqNpdF-h-4jn43OFYfaC0pDhjr6mzYKoX1SftSYyzR0tIgUQOu8j6-ieA9sYKtRSknG6wGBo73ctsgK5esWfbQnJUwge5QkIVXtpGPT0RZ9k_6e8lISwriQPu75QnPIYnB23sVfkk/s1600/Chinese++plaaf+operational+active+electronically+scanned+array+(AESA)+Chinese+J-11B+Flanker+Fighter+Jet+Grey+Radome+missile+bvr.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) has produced licensed version of Russian Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighter jet under designation of J-11 and later on started producing improved version under designation J-11B to make use of local engines, composite materials, radar, avionics, and weapons. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> China has also developed J-15 Flying Shark carrier borne fighter jet for operations from CV-16 Liaoning Aircraft Carrier of PLA Navy.</div> </div>

D1101 Prototype of J-11D Sino-Flanker Fighter jet With Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar

Most advance version of Sino J-11 Flanker fighter jet has been recently spotted. This new version of Sino-Flanker has be designated J-11...

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PLA Navy Commissioned 20th Type 056 Jiangdao-Class Corvette

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgAt4V6J4RXQjaDQbfkG_jWLrBT0FrJY4lA0Ubcm9DeJT27OGP-9dDBA5_AmPLbHlqyqMGsqIxQlOFATP7F_PCPdNxDOdCl9owkEoIR_cP0MH7hSAyV1urZ1mWlkQ4nuFxeOYDUUkb7Q/s1600/People's%2BLiberation%2BArmy%2BNavy%2B(PLAN)%2B%2Bhas%2Bcommissioned%2B%E9%BB%84%E7%9F%B3%2B%2BHuangshi%2C%2Ba%2BType%2B056%2BJiangdao-class%2Bcorvette%2Binto%2Bits%2BNorth%2BSea%2BFleet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgAt4V6J4RXQjaDQbfkG_jWLrBT0FrJY4lA0Ubcm9DeJT27OGP-9dDBA5_AmPLbHlqyqMGsqIxQlOFATP7F_PCPdNxDOdCl9owkEoIR_cP0MH7hSAyV1urZ1mWlkQ4nuFxeOYDUUkb7Q/s320/People's%2BLiberation%2BArmy%2BNavy%2B(PLAN)%2B%2Bhas%2Bcommissioned%2B%E9%BB%84%E7%9F%B3%2B%2BHuangshi%2C%2Ba%2BType%2B056%2BJiangdao-class%2Bcorvette%2Binto%2Bits%2BNorth%2BSea%2BFleet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)  has commissioned 黄石 / Huangshi, a Type 056 Jiangdao-class corvette into its North Sea Fleet in a ceremony which took place at Weihai maritime garrison. The 502 Huangshi was constructed at the Shanghai Hudong shipyard,</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  The 90 m Huangshi like its sister ships features a stealthy hull design to reduced radar cross section. It has displacement of 1500 tonnes and it combine a stealth design with 76 mm main gun, 2x triple-tube torpedo launchers, and 4x YJ-83 medium range anti-ship cruise missiles. Its flight deck is capable of handling Z-9C helicopter.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  Huangshi is the  20th Type 056 Jiangdao-class corvette to be commissioned by People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and it is 4th ship to be fitted with towed array and variable depth sonars for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) role.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div>

PLA Navy Commissioned 20th Type 056 Jiangdao-Class Corvette

People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)  has commissioned 黄石 / Huangshi, a Type 056 Jiangdao-class corvette into its North Sea Fleet in...

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Four J-15 Flying Shark Carrier Borne Fighter Jets Onboard CV16 Liaoning Aircraft Carrier

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPofagdyQaRV8wUiLE2e5SluLL8PRcxQuUNKAjkYDq_8Bfr6GIX-PMrTrzuDB-u1LwZ8XT8TfiaE2FFBO_Huxc6vQCm5007CHl1XB74YyIkYwLvmviFPl4Q3V25H_kjd0YCh2Miv3WHc4/s1600/J-15+serial+aircraft+on+Liaoning+4x+-+106+-+102+++Chinese+J-15+Flying+Shark+Carrier+Borne+Fighter+Jet+is+a+navalized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPofagdyQaRV8wUiLE2e5SluLL8PRcxQuUNKAjkYDq_8Bfr6GIX-PMrTrzuDB-u1LwZ8XT8TfiaE2FFBO_Huxc6vQCm5007CHl1XB74YyIkYwLvmviFPl4Q3V25H_kjd0YCh2Miv3WHc4/s1600/J-15+serial+aircraft+on+Liaoning+4x+-+106+-+102+++Chinese+J-15+Flying+Shark+Carrier+Borne+Fighter+Jet+is+a+navalized.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Very interesting image of Chinese<a href="http://chinesemilitaryreview.blogspot.com/2012/11/j-15-fighter-jet-start-flight.html"> J-15 Flying Shark Carrier Borne Fighter Jets</a> Onboard flight deck of CV16 Liaoning, 1st Chinese aircraft carrier. Four J-15 Flying Shark Carrier Borne Fighter Jets can be seen in this image.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The J-15 is also fist Chinese built figther jet developed to takeoff from aircraft carriers of People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy). J-15 fighter jet is capable of  carrying Chinese PL-12 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), YJ-83/C-803 Anti-Ship Missiles and many other guided missiles.</div> </div>

Four J-15 Flying Shark Carrier Borne Fighter Jets Onboard CV16 Liaoning Aircraft Carrier

Very interesting image of Chinese J-15 Flying Shark Carrier Borne Fighter Jets Onboard flight deck of CV16 Liaoning, 1st Chinese aircr...

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China Provides Z-10 Fierce Thunderbolt Attack Helicopter To Pakistan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQQZlQy3VBrcWMWvuPvAmegsH72gVKxKRIXYMF0jMkBkq7ZjXN14dIym8BtCUcYKaKOPdlzC3vdL901d4njPM3uG1ns4tWWpwh4Uoe3sAXx0bvmnQzTMf1GOPytpdLTAcOjFTEWLfuDQ/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQQZlQy3VBrcWMWvuPvAmegsH72gVKxKRIXYMF0jMkBkq7ZjXN14dIym8BtCUcYKaKOPdlzC3vdL901d4njPM3uG1ns4tWWpwh4Uoe3sAXx0bvmnQzTMf1GOPytpdLTAcOjFTEWLfuDQ/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> First Images of Chinese Z-10 Fierce Thunderbolt (Pi Li Huo, 霹雳火) attack helicopters in Pakistan. China has so far provided three Z-10 Fierce Thunderbolt attack helicopters to Pakistan army.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> Pakistan Army Aviation Corp has previously looked at options like American AH-1Z Super Cobra attack helicopter and TAI/AgustaWestland T-129 (AW729) attack helicopter to replace its aging fleet of AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> Pakistan Army is using attack helicopters in the anti-terrorism operations in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) along with Afghan border.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCjv4SyRlidWa07yg7SrTZX_iadLWrxgnUa3x7httuiMovVD-w_5eOhyphenhyphenx8e8bFZYhnWDkRhXRjjOtk0gg4b7QO6L1F36NVVlop1rFOqx3gPBZNZS13vbB15Yc4LcMvA1-eM0W4CMRb54/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCjv4SyRlidWa07yg7SrTZX_iadLWrxgnUa3x7httuiMovVD-w_5eOhyphenhyphenx8e8bFZYhnWDkRhXRjjOtk0gg4b7QO6L1F36NVVlop1rFOqx3gPBZNZS13vbB15Yc4LcMvA1-eM0W4CMRb54/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(3).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qPqnvUJhYvseFMC3fp0Duq-9ehGVMS4Q5JynekViKGfphvlkLjV8oBr9QLhUKfYPxGPjMjb70B4pnbzSvY5g5Cy7uDW0yj40t0yAUeD2C4DKXn-7aLcPGL8GeUxxUuQjZyDppAbq5dw/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qPqnvUJhYvseFMC3fp0Duq-9ehGVMS4Q5JynekViKGfphvlkLjV8oBr9QLhUKfYPxGPjMjb70B4pnbzSvY5g5Cy7uDW0yj40t0yAUeD2C4DKXn-7aLcPGL8GeUxxUuQjZyDppAbq5dw/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(4).jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAH1frGPoacBAwRsEr6vuNYDI5rfsMPoEt907wu7O4detuomUEChZn6ac78O2K4h8pXAx-AQdbdVtpBPr66y81QYDzP9kdSm_4SwmiTbLihauISfTvINUpcFKtKEoet7OdiKug0R_5sOk/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAH1frGPoacBAwRsEr6vuNYDI5rfsMPoEt907wu7O4detuomUEChZn6ac78O2K4h8pXAx-AQdbdVtpBPr66y81QYDzP9kdSm_4SwmiTbLihauISfTvINUpcFKtKEoet7OdiKug0R_5sOk/s1600/China+Provides+Z-10+Fierce+Thunderbolt+(Pi%2BLi%2BHuo%2C%2B%E9%9C%B9%E9%9B%B3%E7%81%AB)%2BAttack%2BHelicopter%2BTo%2BPakistan%2B(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><span style="color: #999999;">Images are Courtesy of Top81 </span></i></div> </div>

China Provides Z-10 Fierce Thunderbolt Attack Helicopter To Pakistan

First Images of Chinese Z-10 Fierce Thunderbolt (Pi Li Huo, 霹雳火) attack helicopters in Pakistan. China has so far provided three Z-10 Fi...

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Photo Of Day: Chinese H-6K Badger Long Range Strategic Bomber

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbMuS8kq9bB9uhPYWFLLejRATlJylAaaYhFPeJ9Rka4P9m_5AmMFEzAYhuS5YUhn4LIfMaLA86Ri7UiaoxJsWH-eTm0gTRmyiTHM5TbLMua_mRKcoIv-tOeS7_Fa_Pm-pM_VIs9HhIqA/s1600/Chinese+H-6K+Badger+Extended+Range+Strategic+Bomber+of+the+Peoples+Liberation+Army+Air+Force+(PLAAF)..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbMuS8kq9bB9uhPYWFLLejRATlJylAaaYhFPeJ9Rka4P9m_5AmMFEzAYhuS5YUhn4LIfMaLA86Ri7UiaoxJsWH-eTm0gTRmyiTHM5TbLMua_mRKcoIv-tOeS7_Fa_Pm-pM_VIs9HhIqA/s1600/Chinese+H-6K+Badger+Extended+Range+Strategic+Bomber+of+the+Peoples+Liberation+Army+Air+Force+(PLAAF)..jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Amazing shot of Chinese H-6K Badger Long Range Strategic Bomber which is designed to carry upto six CJ-10 Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missiles. This model is the longest range bomber inservice with Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).</div> </div>

Photo Of Day: Chinese H-6K Badger Long Range Strategic Bomber

Amazing shot of Chinese H-6K Badger Long Range Strategic Bomber which is designed to carry upto six CJ-10 Long Range Land Attack Cruise ...

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Amazing Image of Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter Jet

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3S2i0OvQykVLoGd4a_sHjc8k2_hZlKMtVC2xeUebQSKVvAZNtwXAjFFDVPanxsvavv_fuXShsMVX4T8o4XhgQlQOFhyphenhyphenYecFmKhGJZ41S6Sw7bUCT7Q2_i48NsUmemF3mrT1ICOSprYA/s1600/PLAAF's+J-20+Mighty+Dragon+5th+Gen+Stealth+Fighter+Jet++2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3S2i0OvQykVLoGd4a_sHjc8k2_hZlKMtVC2xeUebQSKVvAZNtwXAjFFDVPanxsvavv_fuXShsMVX4T8o4XhgQlQOFhyphenhyphenYecFmKhGJZ41S6Sw7bUCT7Q2_i48NsUmemF3mrT1ICOSprYA/s1600/PLAAF's%2BJ-20%2BMighty%2BDragon%2B5th%2BGen%2BStealth%2BFighter%2BJet%2B%2B2012.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Amazing Image of prototype 2012 of Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter Jet. The prototype 2012 employs twin all-moving tailfins and ventral stabilizing fins and its forward fuselage section has been optimized like American F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft to reduce the frontal Radar cross section (RCS) of aircraft.</div> </div>

Amazing Image of Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter Jet

Amazing Image of prototype 2012 of Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter Jet. The prototype 2012 employs twin all-moving tailfins a...

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