Wouldn't every weapon system in the world fail to hit if you don't press the fire button?
The Q-5, J-7, J-8 and older PLAAF aircraft
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Wouldn't every weapon system in the world fail to hit if you don't press the fire button?
plawolf
Lieutenant General
The full article explained that because of the hesitation, and the big speed difference between the J7 and its prey, the Sri Lankan pilots overshot before they fired, and the opportunity was lost, so presumably the J7s were unable to reacquire the target to get another bite at the cherry.
Although to be fair to the Sri Lankan pilots, the J7s were rushed into service to defend against the Tiger bombing attacks, so they have a good excuse to not be familiar with their planes since they were literally brand new when they were pressed into frontline service, so its not like the Sri Lankan pilots had all that long to train on the type before they were scrambles to engage enemy bougies.
Quickie
Colonel
I suppose if the pilot waits too long and the target become unlocked, the pilot should know immediately by audio or visual indications.
kwaigonegin
Colonel
The Tamil tigers don't exactly fly any modern fighters or even jets for that matter. Are AAMs even necessary? Can't they just shoot them down with just guns or do the Sri Lanka pilots just throw up their hands in frustration and go home after the initial lockon disengaged?
ladioussupp
Junior Member
ladioussupp
Junior Member
It is said that the pilot sacrificed in order to prevent the air plane crashing into high population density area.
Blackstone
Brigadier
Pilot is a hero.
thunderchief
Senior Member
r.i.p.
Miragedriver
Brigadier
It will be interesting to see if the new JL-9G will evolve into a single seat combat aircraft to supplement the J-11s on the new carrier. These inexpensive little aircraft could see a market in the 3rd world as 2nd or 3rd tier aircraft in an air force. There are many nations that still operate the F-5E (in its many upgraded forms) and the MiG-21 (in its many upgraded forms) that would be interested in this craft.
The aircraft is inexpensive to purchase and operate and can provide additional numbers to supplement better types like the Su-27/30 and the MiG-29. If it retains any of the advantages of easy maintenance like the MiG-21 it should be welcomed by many cash strapped government seeking an aircraft that can perform a military function and also provide pilots with the required flying hours.
It the F-5 was still produced today there would be nations that would purchase it. The single seat version of the JL-9G could almost be considered an F-20 of the MiG-21.
The aircraft is inexpensive to purchase and operate and can provide additional numbers to supplement better types like the Su-27/30 and the MiG-29. If it retains any of the advantages of easy maintenance like the MiG-21 it should be welcomed by many cash strapped government seeking an aircraft that can perform a military function and also provide pilots with the required flying hours.
It the F-5 was still produced today there would be nations that would purchase it. The single seat version of the JL-9G could almost be considered an F-20 of the MiG-21.