CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread
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Ask the question when you have evidence of 2nd 003 actually is a thing to happen.
Excuse me. But the tail surfaces do not match at all with a JL-10
and look much more like those of the J-15
I somewhat disagree, I think the tail geometry is sufficiently of poor quality that we cannot rule out if it is JL-10 or J-15 in overall configuration they appear somewhat similar. Furthermore, given JL-10J is meant to be intended for carrier use as a trainer, very minor differences also cannot be ruled out from the land based version.
However, I do think that it isn't J-15 because there is rather distinctive rounded, smooth LERX on the model which is consistent with JL-10 rather than J-15.
I think this image demonstrates the final aircraft most clearly when the wings are attached (via da bao CG)
You are pretty arrogant aren't you?
I just don't live in a fantasy world.
No, he's right.
If you're asking questions about a project, it's up to you to first do due diligence about whether a given project exists or is considered as likely/expected first.
Otherwise you end up missing an entire step in the reasoning that we have to go through.
- Chinese scientists have created an electromagnetic catapult for aircraft carriers using technology similar to electric vehicles
- The system can launch a plane from zero to 70 metres per second in 2.1 seconds, and at a lower cost to traditional catapults
Before catapulting, a high-power motor drives a heavy flywheel to rotate at high speed. Once the plane is secured on the catapult shuttle, the flywheel passes kinetic energy to a winding wheel, which then yanks the shuttle through a steel cable to apply force to the aircraft’s landing gear, accelerating the aircraft to take-off speed.
The flywheel and winding wheel never touch; instead, an eddy current clutch generates the electromagnetic force that binds them together.
To stop a plane, the flywheel’s spin is simply reversed – no extra gear needed.
Ye’s team has built a prototype, and the test results have confirmed the feasibility of the design, according to their paper.
The scientists claim this new catapult can send big fixed-wing planes skyward in just 100 metres – a feat within reach of many decks.
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