China Flanker Thread II

[Deino]

So J-11B is still being produced?

Good question. From what I know NOT, but maybe for regular updates .. ??

 

[kriss]

Yes ... however in the second image there are 2 J-16s + 2 J-11B/BHs

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I'm highly impressed but how did you tell them apart in such a blur pic?

 

[Deino]

I'm highly impressed but how did you tell them apart in such a blur pic?

First of all by their canopy and spine, which is not that pronounced. And second the tails are not that tall for the first two planes.

Deino

 

[kriss]

First of all by their canopy and spine, which is not that pronounced. And second the tails are not that tall for the first two planes.

Deino

Now I can tell the two behind are twin seaters. And tails.. Still get eye catching.

 

[Franklin]

Just to make it clear the J-16 and perhabs the J-15's are the only ones in production at SAC right now. And the varius versions of the J-11B are not.

 

[Deino]

Just to make it clear the J-16 and perhabs the J-15's are the only ones in production at SAC right now. And the varius versions of the J-11B are not.

Yes ... but these are J-11B/BS ... maybe there for maintenance, MLU or whatever !

 

[A.Man]

J-16s and J-11s?

 

[Deino]

GE say 17. November 2016 ... so I would say YES. Most likely J-16s.

This one below is from 24.October 2015

 

[Deino]

Just a strange rumour: There is a report at Twitter stating that there are rumours concerning a cancellation or the very likely abandonment of the J-11D program. Reportedly some SAC fans on CJDBY forums are really upset about this.

Allegedly the J-11D can't survive out of anti-stealth radar coverage in real battle and is more costly than the J-10C when within. Besides that for long range patrol over sea the J-16 and Su-35 are sufficient.

Does anyone know more ??

Deino

 

[A.Man]

J-16 Electronic Warfare