Type054B Dec 2nd 2024 Update

The first Type054B FFG has been assigned a ship penned number  of 545 and the name "Luohe" 漯河舰 built by the Hudong Zhonghua Changxing Shipyard, suggesting it will be organic to the Eastern Theater Fleet

Y-5 biplane said good bye to another crew

Yesterday, the PLAAF airborne said goodbye to this year's retired crew members of a Y-5 unit.  The Y-5, which initially entered service on December 23rd, 1957, under direct Soviet supervision, is still operational, awaiting a new crew to continue flying.

Y-5B, a search and rescue variant on display at the recent 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, yes it is still going strong

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Yes, they are still making An-2 Colt / Y-5 biplane in China

The latest Y-5BG model completed her first flight on March 3rd, 2020 (here).  As a point of reference, the original An-2 completed her first on 1947.

Engine is Honeywell PE-331 turboprop and all civilian to boot.  Cheap to operate, easy to handle and can land anywhere, why not?  Great for agriculture applications

Photo Of The Day: Type 054B FFG Spotted at Yalong Bay, Sanya, Hainan, China

 Together with three Type055DDG and three Type052DDDG.  Type054B's double-side rotating phased array radar is the give-away.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Just a bunch of Type054B FFG to start the weekend , Type054A vs Type54B

 

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Snow bird to Hainan again!

The PLAN's winter "snowbird" to Hainan island, sometimes known as "Chinese Hawaii," continues with two of her aircraft carriers enjoying maitai with small umbrellas on top.   It's definitely a wonderful time.

Hainan Jin Jiaomu Port is where CV16 and CV17 are currently vacationing. 

Friday, January 01, 2021

"Snow bird" to Hainan island seems to be very popular for the folks up the cold-north.

DDG 105 "Dalian",  second of the 055 Renhai class spotted at Hainan together with a host of entourage.   

Military exercises conducted in waters around Hainan Island

Source
    China Military Online
Editor
    Wang Xinjuan

Time
    2020-12-30 10:11:48
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2020-12/30/content_9960578.htm


BEIJING, Dec. 30 -- According to the notice released by China's Sanya Maritime Safety Administration on December 28, military exercises will be conducted in waters around Hainan Island from December 29, 2020 to January 7, 2021.

HN0129 SOUTH CHINA SEA MILITARY EXERCISES IN AREA BOUNDED BY THE LINES JOINING 17-29.0N 110-02.0E, 17-43.5N 110-18.5E, 17-37.5N 110-24.5E AND 17-23.0N 110-08.0E FROM 290000UTC DEC 20 TO 070800UTC JAN 21. ENTERING PROHIBITED. HAINAN MSA CHINA.

HN0128 SOUTH CHINA SEA MILITARY EXERCISES IN AREA BOUNDED BY THE LINES JOINING 17-33.0N 109-30.0E, 17-33.0N 109-51.0E, 17-58.0N 109-51.0E AND 17-58.0N 109-30.0E FROM 290000UTC DEC 20 TO 070800UTC JAN 21. ENTERING PROHIBITED. HAINAN MSA CHINA.

HN0127 SOUTH CHINA SEA MILITARY EXERCISES IN AREA BOUNDED BY THE LINES JOINING 17-54.0N 108-59.0E, 17-54.0N 109-09.0E, 18-04.0N 109-09.0E AND 18-04.0N 108-59.0E FROM 290000UTC DEC 20 TO 070800UTC JAN 21. ENTERING PROHIBITED. HAINAN MSA CHINA.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

In the meanwhile, the 1st Type075 LPD is enjoying her "snowbird" vacation in the southern tropic of Hainan island

 

Photo Of The Day: H-6N, first offical patrol in the news

 WATCH: A Chinese J-16 fighter jet escorted two Chinese H-6N bombers and a Russian Tu-95 bomber during the 9th China-Russia joint strategic air patrol over the Sea of Japan on Friday. (Video: CCTV)

 

 Here are photos from Japan Self Defense force

 

You can watch the video from X

https://x.com/globaltimesnews/status/1862421626375348677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1862421626375348677%7Ctwgr%5Ea749355362e2a6d7ac6974834bdac0833c286882%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheaviationist.com%2F2024%2F11%2F29%2Fchina-russia-joint-patrol-sea-of-japan%2F

Sunday, July 28, 2024

PLAAF Unit of the day: Central Theater Command Air Force Bomber Brigade,

This "Central Theater Command Air Force Bomber Brigade" is organic to Central Theater Command, and unlike other military units, there's no Military Unit Number (MUN) assigned.  The H-6N ALBM Carrier, also known as "President Xi's soft-power on display," is housed in this unit.

 

Birds number:  55031, 55032, 55033, and 55034 below

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Here it is - first good photo of the CSSC experimental aviation platform, aka Chinese civilian drone mothership/carrier under sea trials

For details of this interesting boat, check out navalnews' "Chinese Experimental Aviation Platform And Combat USV Emerge In Detailed New Imagery" (link)

 

Credit goes to大包CG

Photo Of The Day: J-10C Fully Loaded

 Here is a High Res Photo of a pair of J-10C sporting 3 fuel tanks,  4 MRAAM and 2 SRAAM.   How would such a heavy load impact its flight characteristics is open to interpretation

First Clear Photo

 Of the Chinese Coast Guard Cutter based on the 052D design,  weighting in 6000 tons.   

 

Note the smaller 76mm main gun

 

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Type 052D DDG ship hull for the China Coast Guard (CCG)

Well, the conversion of military ship hulls to "civilian" China Coast Guard has occurred before, with Type 54A to CCG Type 878 and 22 Type 056 transferred to China Coast Guard in 2021.

I guess it is now Type052D's turn.

Photo Collection Of The Day: China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2024

 

 

 

China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army training kicks off

Source
    China Military Online
Editor
    Lin Congyi

Time
    2024-11-20 18:21:18


By Meng Xiaofeng and Fu Yu

Chinese and Singaporean soldiers participate in the opening ceremony of the China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army training on November 19, 2024. (Photo by Jiang Zhengwang)

ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 20 -- The China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army training kicked off on Tuesday at a training base in central China's Henan Province. It marks the sixth event of the Exercise Cooperation joint army training series held by the two armies.

Under the theme of "urban joint counter-terrorism operations", the joint training will explore and practice joint counter-terrorism operations in complex environments. It aims to strengthen the joint command, coordination and unified actions between the two militaries. Troops from the two sides will be mix-grouped to conduct basic training subjects, live-fire shooting and comprehensive live drills, among others.

According to the Chinese commanding officer, the joint training aims to improve  the combat capabilities, enhance exchanges and mutual learning and deepen traditional friendship, so as to contribute to the development of the relations between the two countries. The Singaporean commanding officer said that the Singaporean side is willing to join the Chinese side to carry forward traditional friendship, increase the quality and effectiveness of the joint training, deepen military mutual trust, and further promote the sound and steady development of military-to-military relations.