Tuesday, August 02, 2016
A J-15 fighter crashed
Zhang Chao, the 29-year-old pilot was killed during a training mission. According to reports from Chinese souses, a fly-by-wire system failure during an arrested landing was the cause. RIP
Monday, August 01, 2016
Now checking in with the Y-9 transport aircraft program
The PLA Daily just released a series of photos confirming that Y-9's "3-ZBD-03 airborne armored infantry fighting vehicle" capacity. Outside of dropping ZBD-03s, it can also carry 25 tons of cargo or 132 paratroops. While the Y-20 program is getting all the attention, the Y-9 is another tool in China's war chest that can call upon to rapidly reinforce China's remote regions
According to Shanfei’s press release posted on its website (http://www.shanfei.com/xwzx/new/20090713,1.html) the Y-9 dual-purpose Tactical Transport Aircraft project has been restarted. Shanfei upper management acknowledged elements that caused the delay of this important project. They included: unbalanced department workload, lack of research capability, project planning, funding, in addition to a shortage of parts, limited parts assembly lines and final assembly, and limited test flight capabilities. There were also technology limitations, frequent accidents due to low safety standards, poor quality control, undefined procedures and poor production work flows that led to a serious delay of the project.
Here are the words in Shanfei’s press release and judging from the language used AVIC, Shanfei’s parent company, must be getting hard on them.
The Y-9 Tactical Transport Aircraft, or YunShuji-9 project, was reported back in 2001 as an enlarged version of the PLA’s workhorse Y-8 transport: a Chinese version of the C-130 Hercules with an airdrop payload capability of 20,000kg or 100 paratroopers. The older Y-8 had a max airdrop payload of 13,200kg. The Y-9 has a built-in RoRo ramp for quick offloads/airdrops. It will also have a max range of 3000km, allowing it to reach most of China from Wuhan—the central city in China and also home to the 15th airborne army. Strategically, this allows the Chinese military a quick reaction to any trouble spot and is one of the reasons why the Y-9 project is so important. Also, it lessens the reliance on Russia for transport aircraft, even though it is not in the same class as the Russian Il-76’s payload of 50,000 to 88,000kg. But the Y-9 is a homegrown and inexpensive solution that is capable of dropping armor such as ZBD03/ZLC2000 Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The PLA’s order for 36 Il-76s placed in 2005 is still under negotiation.
Now that the project is seriously behind schedule, it will not be surprising to see management changes take place at Shanfei.
Official photo from Shanfei
Y-9 display model and artist impression:
A Y-9 large transport aircraft airdrops three ZBD-03 airborne armored infantry fighting vehicles during airborne combat training. An airborne regiment with the PLA Air Force conducted airborne combat training at the Gobi Desert in the northwest China in late July, 2016, including such subjects as heavy equipment airdrop, logistical support, parachute skills, fire strike and so forth. (81.cn/ Chen Lichun)
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Photos of the day: Clear images of Y-9 Transporter in "China Airforce" color
Judging from the recently photos, there is no doubt that the Y-9 project has entered serial production.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Y-9 project, rebooted.
http://china-defense.blogspot.com/2010/09/y-9-project-rebooted.html
According to China Aviation News (here) the long delayed first Y-9 prototype is under construction. It is scheduled to perform its maiden flight by 2011.
http://china-defense.blogspot.com/2009/07/y-9-tactical-transport-aircraft-program.htmlTuesday, July 14, 2009
Y-9 Tactical Transport Aircraft program back on track?
According to Shanfei’s press release posted on its website (http://www.shanfei.com/xwzx/new/20090713,1.html) the Y-9 dual-purpose Tactical Transport Aircraft project has been restarted. Shanfei upper management acknowledged elements that caused the delay of this important project. They included: unbalanced department workload, lack of research capability, project planning, funding, in addition to a shortage of parts, limited parts assembly lines and final assembly, and limited test flight capabilities. There were also technology limitations, frequent accidents due to low safety standards, poor quality control, undefined procedures and poor production work flows that led to a serious delay of the project.
Here are the words in Shanfei’s press release and judging from the language used AVIC, Shanfei’s parent company, must be getting hard on them.
大 运研制按计划要求正常推进。但 由于任务繁重、研发能力和资源不足，对现场生产组织提出挑战，多项工作进度不同程度滞后；零件生产、部装、总装、试飞等能力未填平补齐，受现场技术质量问 题处理影响，生产不畅，任务不均衡，严重影响产品交付效率；因违反程序、操作规程等原因，多次发生质量、安全事故，安全生产形势严峻
The Y-9 Tactical Transport Aircraft, or YunShuji-9 project, was reported back in 2001 as an enlarged version of the PLA’s workhorse Y-8 transport: a Chinese version of the C-130 Hercules with an airdrop payload capability of 20,000kg or 100 paratroopers. The older Y-8 had a max airdrop payload of 13,200kg. The Y-9 has a built-in RoRo ramp for quick offloads/airdrops. It will also have a max range of 3000km, allowing it to reach most of China from Wuhan—the central city in China and also home to the 15th airborne army. Strategically, this allows the Chinese military a quick reaction to any trouble spot and is one of the reasons why the Y-9 project is so important. Also, it lessens the reliance on Russia for transport aircraft, even though it is not in the same class as the Russian Il-76’s payload of 50,000 to 88,000kg. But the Y-9 is a homegrown and inexpensive solution that is capable of dropping armor such as ZBD03/ZLC2000 Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The PLA’s order for 36 Il-76s placed in 2005 is still under negotiation.
Now that the project is seriously behind schedule, it will not be surprising to see management changes take place at Shanfei.
Official photo from Shanfei
Y-9 display model and artist impression:
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Pre request, PLAN's Type1130 CIWS
This little guy can push 10,000 rounds of lead per minute into the incoming missile
PLAN decommission of the day: Shanghai class 1271 and 1273 of East Sea Fleet
They are to become target ships
7月28日，东海舰队某护卫艇大队两艘护卫艇（舷号为1271、1273）降下最后一面军旗，标志着它们正式退出人民海军战斗序列。据了解，两名服役了二十余载的“老兵”退役之后，将作为靶船供其他海军舰艇进行射击训练，为海军建设贡献出最后的力量。
下午16时许，随着雄壮的军歌响声，简短而隆重的舰艇退役仪式在东海舰队某部码头举行。舰艇退役命令宣读完毕后，1271、1273艇的军旗缓缓落下，全 体官兵庄严列队，最后一次向这两艘功勋战舰致以崇高的军礼，在大家不舍和留恋的目光中，1271、1273艇正式退出人民海军现役。
让我们一起来回顾一下两名老兵的血性航程：
1271艇、1273艇服役于上世纪90年代初，主要担负近岸海区的护航、护渔、巡逻、警戒，遂行攻击敌潜艇和布雷等任务。在驰骋疆海20余载里，两艘护 卫艇累计航行5万多小时，先后参与完成重大任务100余项，取得50多项荣誉，其中荣立集体二等功1次，集体三等功3次，为海防建设、人才培养等方面做出 了卓越贡献。
两艘舰艇退役后，将在不久后作为靶船奔赴新的战场。所谓靶船，就是被当成“靶子”的船，除了在演习训练中充当被攻击的角色，通常还可测试对舰攻击武器的性能，是舰艇海上打靶、检验战斗力水平的重要方法之一。
也许在很多人看来，两名“老功勋”退役后还要变成靶船有些残酷，但事实上这种方式无疑是两名“老战友”最好的归宿——军人嘛，无论在生命的哪个阶段，都是 渴望轰轰烈烈的！这种方式，更算一种轰轰烈烈的远航，就如作家陆颖墨在《海军往事》中的一个片段：在夜半的码头上，身体虚弱的将军用灯语问“退役的军舰要 去哪啊？”舰长回答“军舰要去远航，要去很远很远的地方……”
7月28日，东海舰队某护卫艇大队两艘护卫艇（舷号为1271、1273）降下最后一面军旗，标志着它们正式退出人民海军战斗序列。据了解，两名服役了二十余载的“老兵”退役之后，将作为靶船供其他海军舰艇进行射击训练，为海军建设贡献出最后的力量。
下午16时许，随着雄壮的军歌响声，简短而隆重的舰艇退役仪式在东海舰队某部码头举行。舰艇退役命令宣读完毕后，1271、1273艇的军旗缓缓落下，全 体官兵庄严列队，最后一次向这两艘功勋战舰致以崇高的军礼，在大家不舍和留恋的目光中，1271、1273艇正式退出人民海军现役。
让我们一起来回顾一下两名老兵的血性航程：
1271艇、1273艇服役于上世纪90年代初，主要担负近岸海区的护航、护渔、巡逻、警戒，遂行攻击敌潜艇和布雷等任务。在驰骋疆海20余载里，两艘护 卫艇累计航行5万多小时，先后参与完成重大任务100余项，取得50多项荣誉，其中荣立集体二等功1次，集体三等功3次，为海防建设、人才培养等方面做出 了卓越贡献。
两艘舰艇退役后，将在不久后作为靶船奔赴新的战场。所谓靶船，就是被当成“靶子”的船，除了在演习训练中充当被攻击的角色，通常还可测试对舰攻击武器的性能，是舰艇海上打靶、检验战斗力水平的重要方法之一。
也许在很多人看来，两名“老功勋”退役后还要变成靶船有些残酷，但事实上这种方式无疑是两名“老战友”最好的归宿——军人嘛，无论在生命的哪个阶段，都是 渴望轰轰烈烈的！这种方式，更算一种轰轰烈烈的远航，就如作家陆颖墨在《海军往事》中的一个片段：在夜半的码头上，身体虚弱的将军用灯语问“退役的军舰要 去哪啊？”舰长回答“军舰要去远航，要去很远很远的地方……”
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Photos of the day: The 9th Jiangnan Shipyard Type052D DDG or 13th overall
The major noticeable change being the Type 1130 (11-barrelled, 30mm) CIWS first appeared on Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, followed by the Type055 mockup. The 13th Type053D could represent a new, minor-improved Type052D variant but it is uncertain until additional information become available.
Yesterday we announced our identification of a new mockup at Wuhan as
the first hard evidence of the design of China's new large surface
combat ship. In what has become the normal sequence for China watching
as of late, the first distant hazy photos were rapidly followed by a
string of ever closer and clearer images.
The Type730 CIWS as seen on the first 12 boats
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
New Chinese Cruiser in Wuhan update: 130mm H/PJ-38 main gun, 1130 CIWS and FL-3000N SAM
Monday, April 07, 2014
New Chinese Cruiser: Updated Pics from Wuhan
New cruiser mockup at right, existing CV mockup at left.
Clear side profile, note the bow and hangar deck are not constructed.
Extrapolated profile view (courtesy CDF member "Hongjian")
This contents of this unusual extended superstructure are hotly debated.
Closeup boasting an exceptionally large bridge deck.
CDF members surmise this aft superstructure to be a hangar and possible pedestal for an L-Band radar.
The mockup of the CV LIAONING was built at Wuhan in late 2009, and the
actual ship entered the fleet in 2012. Using this same timeline we might
expect the keel of the new cruiser to be laid in 2015 with a 2017
commission date.
Revised dimensions (courtesy CDF member "Totoro").
We will continue to watch the developments at Wuhan. Join us in the CDF
Forum to discuss this and other Chinese military topics.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Photo of the day: Dalian shipyard's 2nd and 3rd Type 052D LUYANG III-Class Destroyer (12th overall)
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
China releases footage concerning ballistic missile defense system test
China releases footage concerning ballistic missile defense system test
Source: CRIEditor: Yao Jianing
2016-07-26 21:020
http://english.chinamil.com.cn/news-channels/china-military-news/2016-07/26/content_7174933.htm
Chinese authorities have released footage of the first-ever test authorities conducted for ballistic missile interception system 6 years ago.
PLA researcher Chen Deming says the system itself is one of the keys of China's domestic defense capabilities.
"The Ballistic missile defense system is a critical link in our strategic defense, and is also an important chip in the contest between big powers. It makes a world of difference whether you have it or not."
Footage of the original test has been released on the heels of the U.S. and South Korea agreeing to deploy the advanced U.S. THAAD anti-missile system before the end of next year.
While the U.S. insists the system is to defend South Korea from possible attacks from North Korea, Chinese officials have condemned its planned deployment, saying it threatens China's security.
China's Foreign Minister has warned his South Korean counterpart the THAAD deployment also diminishes the level of trust between the two countries.
Source: CRIEditor: Yao Jianing
2016-07-26 21:020
http://english.chinamil.com.cn/news-channels/china-military-news/2016-07/26/content_7174933.htm
Chinese authorities have released footage of the first-ever test authorities conducted for ballistic missile interception system 6 years ago.
PLA researcher Chen Deming says the system itself is one of the keys of China's domestic defense capabilities.
"The Ballistic missile defense system is a critical link in our strategic defense, and is also an important chip in the contest between big powers. It makes a world of difference whether you have it or not."
Screenshot of the footage released by Chinese authorities shows China's first successful test of the ballistic missile interception system on January 11, 2010. (Photo/CRIENGLISH.com) The anti-missile system has undergone more successful tests since 2010, including another test in January of 2013.
Footage of the original test has been released on the heels of the U.S. and South Korea agreeing to deploy the advanced U.S. THAAD anti-missile system before the end of next year.
While the U.S. insists the system is to defend South Korea from possible attacks from North Korea, Chinese officials have condemned its planned deployment, saying it threatens China's security.
China's Foreign Minister has warned his South Korean counterpart the THAAD deployment also diminishes the level of trust between the two countries.
Boring logistics picture of the day: DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile's TEL and loader vehicles
The WS2600 10x10 Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) with its 40,000 kg of payload has been seen in public for sometime now. The latest was the military parade on Sept 3rd 2015. However, its engineering/loader variants are not being shown for some odd reason -- it could be that they are just simply too boring. Anyways, here it is. Please note the cold climate and off-road capabilities depicted above
With a full family of supporting vehicles available, the DF-21D could fire again during field deployment, making it that much more effective as a mobile weapon platform.
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