AssassinsMace
Lieutenant General
I don't know how legitimate this is since some of the WS-10 designations seem to be new/different from other info posted in the past. Maybe the experts here can tell.
Chinese Engine Development
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Semi-Lobster
Junior Member
Hmmm... very interesting chart! What do the different columns say?
RedMercury
Junior Member
That's a truly interesting chart. If this is true, then the WS-10B is what will power the J-10, not the WS-10A, and will feature a slight increase in thrust. 135kn is some serious power.
Also interesting is the projected variant for the H-6.
QC185 and QC260 are both interesting because it looks like they could power large frigates and destroyers.
Also interesting is the projected variant for the H-6.
QC185 and QC260 are both interesting because it looks like they could power large frigates and destroyers.
RedMercury
Junior Member
What I find interesting is the WP14C and WS12 upgrades for J7 and J8. I wonder if these will be deployed. JH7B's existence just got more support. Also, if WS10G is ready by next year, J13 might fly in the 2009-2010 time frame and deploy 2010-2012...
If this chart has any credibility, it seems that many engine projects are just finished or about to finish.
On the H-6 mod project, in hindsight, it makes sense that there is a domestic engine for it, despite the imports. The imports, like usual, are the backup in case the domestic project fails.
If this chart has any credibility, it seems that many engine projects are just finished or about to finish.
On the H-6 mod project, in hindsight, it makes sense that there is a domestic engine for it, despite the imports. The imports, like usual, are the backup in case the domestic project fails.
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Semi-Lobster
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This chart is like looking into the development of the PLAAF for the next 5-10 years! It's amazing! Where did you get it AssasinMace? The JH-7B looks very interesting, for awhile a lot of people didn't even think the JH-7 series would get an upgrade, I'm sure it won't be underpowered anymore with two 100 Kn engines underneath it. Also its very interesting to see the WP-14III/C is the only WP-14 being fielded. I guess the earlier WP-14II was only for testing. The 'J-9' designation is very interesting, I wonder if they mean the FC-1 if it enters PLAAF service? I sincerely doubt that they would bring back a an aircraft design from 30 year ago! I wonder about the WS-12 and WP-14C though, they're for the same aircraft, is this some sort of competition between Liyang and Liming or something? Also this year wasn't the licence to produce the AL-222K-25F given? Any news onthe Chinese designation for that?
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AssassinsMace
Lieutenant General
the year in which the engine entered service? or expected to enter service?
It appears that the chart itself is the answer to your question. The WS-10A is the one that is certified and the one shown in the 2008 Zhuhai air show is one of the newer designs like the WS-10B. An increase in the number of compression blades -> increase in compression -> increase in power.
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