Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Photos of the day: Sino-Russian "Cooperation-2017" anti-terror drill
Chinese and Russian special operations soldiers jointly search mock
enemies in tactical march formation after fast-roping from a transport
helicopter during the third day's training of the "Cooperation-2017"
joint anti-terrorism training between the Chinese People's Armed Police
Force (APF) and Russian Federation National Guard on December 5, 2017
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
Norinco SP-9 truck mounted 120mm gun/mortar system (Sino Zauralets??) in PLA color
If adopted the SP-9 gun/mortar system will be a battalion level asset of a PLA airborne or wheel-based RRU. It's task is to provide organic, rapid deployment fire support, in both direct and indirect roles to PLA first responders. Light-weight and air-lift friendly, those are some important considerations to the PLA war planners regarding this system.
The SP-9 truck-mounted 120mm gun/mortar concept was first revived at the 2016 Zhuhai Air Show. Back then it was mounted on a Dongfeng EQ2025 4x4 flatbed chassis targeting for export. According to Norinco, it can adjusted to firing rounds from either Russian or NATO, tailoring to customer's requirements.
The recently spotted domestic example is on a larger 6x6 Dongfeng allowing a greater structure support. It is in a similar arrangement as the Russian Zauralets-D of the same caliber.
"It is better to be on hand with ten men than absent with ten thousand" -- Timur
The SP-9 truck-mounted 120mm gun/mortar concept was first revived at the 2016 Zhuhai Air Show. Back then it was mounted on a Dongfeng EQ2025 4x4 flatbed chassis targeting for export. According to Norinco, it can adjusted to firing rounds from either Russian or NATO, tailoring to customer's requirements.
The recently spotted domestic example is on a larger 6x6 Dongfeng allowing a greater structure support. It is in a similar arrangement as the Russian Zauralets-D of the same caliber.
Here is the export variant on display at the 2016 Zhuhai Air Show
Russian Zauralets
Saturday, December 02, 2017
Photos of the day: Freshly minted H-6K rolling out of production.
Yes, they are still building more Tu-16 variant as of Dec 2017. Additionally, the PLAN-AF is getting ready to receive their own, a new navalized H-6KH in due course.
It appears that the PLAAF's latest ALCM carrier, the H-6K, has finally
entered service with the 8th Bomber Division. Each H-6K is powered by a
pair of Russian D-30KP-2 designed to carry up to 6 CL-10 ALCM, a major
improvement over the older M model.
Yup, old Tu-16s never die, they just become ALCM carriers.
On a related news, the fifth batch of 11 D-30-KP-2 engines was delivered on March 25th.
Once again the PLAAF is training in South China Sea, an area of
operations (AO) traditionally reserved to the Naval Air force
(PLAN-AF). It is clear - for sometime now - that in time of a South
China Sea crisis, the OpForce will have to deal with both Chinese air
arms operating in a coordinated manner.
Photos from the Nov 24th drill that are missing from the Reuters report below:
China air force again flies round Taiwan, over South China Sea
Reuters Staff
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-defence-taiwan/china-air-force-again-flies-round-taiwan-over-south-china-sea-idUSKBN1DN12K
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s air force has again flown bombers and other warplanes through two strategic channels near Taiwan and also over the disputed South China Sea during training drills, state media said on Thursday.
Numerous H-6K bombers and other jets recently flew through the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines and the Miyako Strait in Japan’s south, and also over the South China Sea on a “combat patrol”, the official Xinhua news agency said, citing Air Force spokesman Shen Jinke.
Shen did not say when the drills began but said all planes had finished their patrols on Thursday, which were intended to “improve maritime real combat capabilities and forge the forces’ battle methods”.
China has been increasingly asserting itself in territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas. It is also worried about Taiwan, run by a government China fears is intent on independence.
Beijing has never ruled out the use of force to bring proudly democratic Taiwan under its control, and has warned that any moves towards formal independence could prompt an armed response.
China is in the midst of an ambitious military modernization program that includes building aircraft carriers and developing stealth fighters to give it the ability to project power far from its shores.
Taiwan is well armed, mostly with U.S. weaponry, but has been pressing Washington to sell it more high-tech equipment to better deter China.
H-6K, China's only long-range strategic bomber is better known for
carrying six CJ-10A cruise missiles geared for long-range and stand-off
attacks. It also made news recently for its "routine" drills over the
West Pacific. What is being overlooked here is its ole-school, iron
bomb payload -- increased by the pair of Soloviev D-30 turbofans and
extra fuel capacity -- it's 9-ton can of whoop ass can make short work
of any "new structure" in the South China Sea.
Friday, May 06, 2011
First in service photo of H-6K, "god of war, with a small g"
Yup, old Tu-16s never die, they just become ALCM carriers.
On a related news, the fifth batch of 11 D-30-KP-2 engines was delivered on March 25th.
http://world.huanqiu.com/roll/2011-03/1589464.html
环球网记者仲伟东3月25日报道，据俄新社消息，俄罗斯“土星”科研生产联合体新闻处发布消息称，该企业将在今年3月末以前向中国供应最后一批，也就是第5批11台D-30KP-2军机发动机。
俄罗斯国防出口公司与中国在2009年签署了供应55台该型号发动机的合同。合同还规定，俄罗斯生产企业将在保修期内提供技术支持。
消息指出：“预计今年3月末之前将完成最后一批D-30KP-2发动机的供应。”之前的4批发动机分别在2009年11月，以及2010年3月、5月与10月交付中方。
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Photos of the day: China Air force (PLAF) in South China Sea
Photos from the Nov 24th drill that are missing from the Reuters report below:
China air force again flies round Taiwan, over South China Sea
Reuters Staff
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-defence-taiwan/china-air-force-again-flies-round-taiwan-over-south-china-sea-idUSKBN1DN12K
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s air force has again flown bombers and other warplanes through two strategic channels near Taiwan and also over the disputed South China Sea during training drills, state media said on Thursday.
Numerous H-6K bombers and other jets recently flew through the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines and the Miyako Strait in Japan’s south, and also over the South China Sea on a “combat patrol”, the official Xinhua news agency said, citing Air Force spokesman Shen Jinke.
Shen did not say when the drills began but said all planes had finished their patrols on Thursday, which were intended to “improve maritime real combat capabilities and forge the forces’ battle methods”.
China has been increasingly asserting itself in territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas. It is also worried about Taiwan, run by a government China fears is intent on independence.
Beijing has never ruled out the use of force to bring proudly democratic Taiwan under its control, and has warned that any moves towards formal independence could prompt an armed response.
China is in the midst of an ambitious military modernization program that includes building aircraft carriers and developing stealth fighters to give it the ability to project power far from its shores.
Taiwan is well armed, mostly with U.S. weaponry, but has been pressing Washington to sell it more high-tech equipment to better deter China.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
H-6K going ole school.
6x6=36!
Case-in-point: Cavite, Luzon Island, Philippines after being bombed by American B-24 Liberators, January 1945
Before and After
Screen captures of the day: Next Generation of Dongfeng Light Utility Vehicle Under Eval in Tibet
Tech/spec is not yet available but it seems beefier and of course, armed with a remote weapon station. There is a 6x6 flatbed light pick-up truck variant also, targeting the ever growing Chinese redneck market I suppose.
Here is the in-service model can be ordered at Alibaba for ~100,000 USD per copy
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/2017-new-and-strong-armored-military_60665244281.html?spm=a2700.7724857.main07.132.63b2d37aEaBaZT
Tech/Spec on the current model at posted at Alibaba
Technical Specification Of Dongfeng Armored Truck
Beer cup holder is extra -- I can totally imagine they would over charging such an essential item
Here is the in-service model can be ordered at Alibaba for ~100,000 USD per copy
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/2017-new-and-strong-armored-military_60665244281.html?spm=a2700.7724857.main07.132.63b2d37aEaBaZT
Tech/Spec on the current model at posted at Alibaba
Technical Specification Of Dongfeng Armored Truck
| Item | Armored Vehicle | Armored Vehicle | ||
| (6 passengers) | (10 passengers) | |||
| Size Specification | Total Length(mm) | 5050 | 5750 | |
| Total Width(mm) | 2350 | |||
| Total Height(mm) | 1860 | |||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 3300 | 4000 | ||
| Front Overhang(mm) | 755 | |||
| Rear Overhang(mm) | 995 | |||
| The Height between the back floor and the Ground(mm) | 845(Full load)/935(Empty load) | |||
| The Height between the draw hook center and the Ground(mm) | 645(Full load)/725(Empty load) | |||
| The distance between the back of Single Cab and the front axle.(mm) | 2150 | |||
| Effective using length on the Back(mm) | 2050 | 2750 | ||
| Tread | Front(mm) | 1902 | ||
| Back(mm) | 1906 | |||
| Weight Specification | Chassis Weight(kg) | 3900 | 4200/4800 | |
| Front Axle Weight(kg) | 2200 | 2300/2300 | ||
| Rear Axle Weight(kg) | 1700 | 1900/2500 | ||
| The Height between unloading barycentre and the Ground(mm) | 870 | |||
| The maximum allowable total weight(kg) | 5700 | 6100 | ||
| Front axle maximum total mass | 2500 | 2700 | ||
| Rear axle maximum total mass | 3200 | 3400 | ||
| maximum laden mass(kg)(including the vehicle back strength weight) | 2100 | 1600/1200 | ||
| Maxium allowable Height between the top weapon center and the rear floor(mm) | 720 | |||
| Mobility parameters | Set shipping and handling mooring point and tied reinforcement, thus it can make whole bundle and lifting, and adapt Il-76, eight transport aircraft shipments and 069-type landing craft, N16-type railway flat car transport requirements; also meet the Il-76 airdrop requirements. | |||
| Max. Speed(km/h) | 130 | |||
| specific power(kw/t) | 24.5 | |||
| 0~80km/acceleration time(s) | 23 | |||
| App/Dep(°) | 47/40 | |||
| minimum diameter of turning diameter(m) | 15 | 17.5 | ||
| Ramp Angle(°) | 31.5 | 26 | ||
| minimum ground clearance(m) | 410 | |||
| The largest moving side slope(%) | ≥40 | |||
| fording depth (m) | 1.2 | |||
| Vertical obstacle height(mm) | 450 | |||
| The trench width(mm) | 700 | |||
| driving range(km) | ≥600 | |||
| Body designs that the front can prevent Type 53, 7.62 mm, Wo-109C typearmor-piercing incendiary in distance 100 meters; the back and side can prevent 7.62 mm ordinary steel core bullet in distance 100 meters. Roof plate thickness is 3 mm, steel underbody thickness is 4 mm. | ||||
| Survivability performance | The tire has the function of keep moving in deflated situation,if any two tires deflated, the vehicle still can move 30 kilemeters in speed 30-40 meters/hours. And its oil tank is with explosion suppression measure. | |||
| The vehicle front is equiped with towing hook, can equiped with winch by optional, rear part is with traction hook, so it can realize self-help and mutualaid. | ||||
| It can install hang camouflage nets, occupant safety belt, install air defense lamp.The car is equipped with extinguishing equipment. Optionally with infrared night driving device. | ||||
| Good pilot view, easy operation;Convenient for passenger sitting and easy getting on and off. | ||||
Friday, December 01, 2017
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