JH-7/JH-7A/JH-7B Thread
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Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
==I've seen an ex PLAAF pilot propose a system of buzzing noise to warn pilots of incoming threats, the surround sound will indicate the direction of the threat, and the volume will indicate the distance, and different sound will indicate the type of threat, so it will give the pilot an illusion that he is listening to the threats.
bladerunner
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Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
I came across an extract from Jane's commenting about Chinas very latest AAMs,
some of which they've never seen before.They mentioned some new missiles were carried on a 3 shot plyon system with the SD-10, but appeared to be surprised that a JH-7a strike aircraft is being used as the platform for such sophisticated AAMs.
Does this mean the west does'nt really rate the JH7A?
They also suggested that the new missiles lack a infra red seeker, suggesting they might be active radar guided.
Which brings me to my second question, is active radar better than a infra red seeker system
I came across an extract from Jane's commenting about Chinas very latest AAMs,
some of which they've never seen before.They mentioned some new missiles were carried on a 3 shot plyon system with the SD-10, but appeared to be surprised that a JH-7a strike aircraft is being used as the platform for such sophisticated AAMs.
Does this mean the west does'nt really rate the JH7A?
They also suggested that the new missiles lack a infra red seeker, suggesting they might be active radar guided.
Which brings me to my second question, is active radar better than a infra red seeker system
panzerkom
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Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
whoa, a triple rail launcher! i'm VERY impressed. that gives the JH-7A 6 SRAAMs + 2 MRAAMs if the wingtips were loaded. VERY, VERY impressive indeed. they thinking about making the JH-7A a swing-role fighter or something? kinda silly given its thrust-to-weight ratio, but that triple rail launcher is a very pleasant surprise indeed.
whoa, a triple rail launcher! i'm VERY impressed. that gives the JH-7A 6 SRAAMs + 2 MRAAMs if the wingtips were loaded. VERY, VERY impressive indeed. they thinking about making the JH-7A a swing-role fighter or something? kinda silly given its thrust-to-weight ratio, but that triple rail launcher is a very pleasant surprise indeed.
Roger604
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IFAIK, yes it's better because it can track targets at a longer range and under a broader range of conditions than an infra-red seeker. Infra-red seekers are better used on SRAAM. Active radar is more expensive, though.
This is probably not really meant for the JH-7A but its successor. A lot of current developments are related to this project. The engines are supposed to be upgraded, so probably that's why the TWR is not going to be a problem.
IFAIK, yes it's better because it can track targets at a longer range and under a broader range of conditions than an infra-red seeker. Infra-red seekers are better used on SRAAM. Active radar is more expensive, though.
This is probably not really meant for the JH-7A but its successor. A lot of current developments are related to this project. The engines are supposed to be upgraded, so probably that's why the TWR is not going to be a problem.
Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
what successor are you talking about? The successor to the current generation of fighters should be using internal bomb bay. Let's just say that things like the triple rail launcher aren't hard to develop, but whether you will see them in PLAAF is a different story.
Roger604
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Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
I'm referring to a more immediate successor to JH-7A (JH-7B?). One with indigenous engines, upgraded fire control and maybe composite construction or small airframe changes.
I'm referring to a more immediate successor to JH-7A (JH-7B?). One with indigenous engines, upgraded fire control and maybe composite construction or small airframe changes.
Re: JH-7/JH-7A Thread
Well, the engine is going to be WS-9 regardless. They might make it lighter and have more internal fuel storage, but that's about all that will happen. The main improvement will be in fire control and the range * payload factor.