Showing posts with label AVIC. Show all posts
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Thursday, 24 October 2019

AVIC AG600 Kunlong Specs, Engine, and Price

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AVIC AG600 Kunlong Specs, Engine, and Price – AG600 (TA-600) is the largest amphibious aircraft in the world that is being developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). This aircraft is available in fire, search and water rescue variants. AVIC also plans to develop other aircraft variants including maritime surveillance, passengers, cargo, and tourism. The aircraft's main mission will include search and rescue operations and air firefighters.

The development of the AG600 aircraft has been carried out since 2009 by a group of 70 aircraft component manufacturers and a research team working with more than 150 institutions in 20 provinces and cities in China. The AG600 prototype aircraft was first introduced in July 2016 at a production facility located in Zhuhai in Guangdong Province, South China. The first AG600 flight will take place on December 24, 2017 and will be expected to start operating in 2022.

AVIC AG600 Kunlong Amphibious Aircraft

AVIC AG600 Specs

The AG600 amphibious aircraft are designed to carry out various missions, both on land and at sea. This seaplane have a boat-type fuselage design with one hull that integrates a high-mounted cantilevered wing, a T-tail wing and a tricycle landing gear. Overall, the AG600 has an overall length of 36.9 m, a height of 12.1 m, and a wingspan of 38.8 m.

The AG600 amphibious aircraft can take off and land from bodies of water as high as 1,500 m, 200 m wide and 2.5 m. It has the capacity to collect 12 t of water in 20 seconds and can carry up to 370 t of water in one fuel tank.

This seaplane can evacuate up to 50 people in a search and rescue mission (SAR) on the water. This can be equipped with special equipment for conducting maritime surveillance, resource detection, and passenger and cargo transportation missions.

AVIC AG600 Kunlong Engine

AVIC AG600 Engine and Performance

The AG600 amphibious aircraft is powered by four WJ-6 turboprop engines to drive four six-bladed propellers. The WJ-6 engine is a Chinese-made machine developed based on the Ivchenko AI-20 engine. The engine is capable of producing an output power of 3,805 kW (5,103 hp).

The AG600 aircraft can fly with a maximum speed of 560 km / h, and a cruising speed of 500 km / h. This amphibious aircraft has a maximum range of 4,500 km and a service ceiling of 6,000 m, while the minimum level of flight height is 50 m.

The AG600 seaplane can take off and land in adverse weather conditions with a wave height of 2 m. The maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of an aircraft on a runway is 53.5 t and 49 t above water.

AVIC AG600 Kunlong Specs

AVIC AG600 Price and Orders

Until now there has been no official information from AVIC related to AG600  amphibious aircraft prices. However, since it was first introduced, AVIC has received orders from the Chinese Government of 17 aircraft for domestic use, but is expected to order more than 50 additional aircraft in the near future. Archipelagic countries including New Zealand and Malaysia have also shown interest in the AG-600. However, until now the company has not received export orders from foreign customers.

Thursday, 17 October 2019

AVIC Xian MA60 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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AVIC Xian MA60 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – AVIC MA60 is a twin turboprop engine passenger aircraft manufactured by AVIC Commercial Aircraft Co., a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The aircraft is used for short and domestic air routes, and is designed for transportation of passengers and goods, maritime patrols, medical evacuations, and operations to bring down paratroopers.

The inaugural flight of the MA60 aircraft was carried out in February 2000. The MA60 aircraft received certification from the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) in June 2000 and began operating with Sichuan Airlines in August 2000. It was accredited with the type of certification of the Indonesian Directorate of Civil Aviation (IATDG) in 2006. The MA60 aircraft variants are MA60-100, MA60-MPA Fearless Albatross, MA40, MA60H-500, and Xian MA600.

AVIC Xian MA60

AVIC Xian MA60 Specs

The AVIC MA60 is a stretch version of the Xian Y7-200A, which is produced based on the Antonov An-24. This aircraft is designed to take off and land on unprepared airstrips, grass runways, and sandstone and has short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities. The MA60 is equipped with a de-icing system allowing the aircraft to fly in snowy weather conditions in winter.

The MA60 aircraft landing mechanism is equipped with a retractable tricycle-type landing gear consisting of two main gears, a single nose wheel that can be controlled, two disc brakes, and tubular resistant anti-explosion tires. Overall, the AVIC MA60 aircraft has a length of 24.71 m, a wingspan of 29.2 m, and a height of 8.86 m. The aircraft has an empty weight of 30,203 lb and a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 48,060 lb. The aircraft's flight range reaches 1,600 km (860 nmi).

AVIC Xian MA60 Cockpit

AVIC Xian MA60 Cockpit and Avionics

AVIC MA60 aircraft cockpit accommodates pilots and co-pilots. The cockpit is equipped with a primary flight display and a 10 x 8 inch high-resolution multifunction LCD that displays flight information, including the EFIS-84 electronic flight instrumentation system, EICAS-4000 engine indication and crew warning system, automatic flight control system, central warning system, data system dual air and dual navigation attitude systems.

The MA60 aircraft is equipped with a Pro Line 21 avionics suite supplied by Rockwell Collins. The avionics package includes the FMS-3000 flight management system, communications, radio navigation and surveillance sensors (CNS), the AHS-3000 attitude heading reference system and the TWR-80 weather radar.

AVIC Xian MA60 Interior

AVIC Xian MA60 Cabin and Interior

The AVIC MA60 aircraft cabin is 10.8 m long, 2.7 m wide and 1.9 m high. The spacious cabin can accommodate up to 60 passengers in a four-seat configuration. The cabin is also equipped with an air conditioning system to regulate the flow of air inside the cabin and maintain a soothing temperature.

AVIC Xian MA60 Engine and Performance

The AVIC MA60 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127J turboprop engines to drive two Hamilton Sundstrand composite four-blades propellers. Each engine is capable to producing 2,051 kW of thrust. With this engine, MA60 can fly with a maximum speed of 514 km / hour and cruising speed of 430 km/ hour. The range and ceiling of aircraft services are 1,600 km and 7,620 m, respectively.

The PW127J engine is equipped with a two-stage centrifugal compressor, back-flow burners, one-level low-pressure and high-pressure turbines, two-stage electric turbines, unadjusted reduction gearboxes, and an electronic engine control system. Overall, this aircraft engine has a length of 2.1 m, width of 0.6 m and height of 0.8 m.

AVIC Xian MA60 Price and Orders

The price of the latest AVIC Xian MA60 aircraft is around US $ 22 Million. AVIC Commercial Aircraft Co. has received 250 MA60 orders from various customers throughout the world until October 2011. Customer orders for MA60 include: YingAn Airlines, Zest Airways, CDS Regional Express, Cameroon International Air Transport, Air Burundi, and Air Congo International. Military customers include the Ecuadorian Air Force, the Ghana Air Force, the Sri Lankan Air Force, the Zambia Air Force, and the Bolivian Air Force.

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

AVIC Xian MA700 Specs, Range, Cockpit, and Price

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AVIC Xian MA700 Specs, Range, Cockpit, and Price – AVIC MA700 is the latest medium range turboprop aircraft developed by AVIC Commercial Aircraft Co., a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). This aircraft will be intended for the short and medium term regional passenger transportation sector, which includes routes within 800 km. The basic version of the MA700 can also be used to support medical missions, emergency rescue and disaster relief, meteorological, and scientific.

The development of the MA700 aircraft first began in 2008. Meanwhile, the construction of the aircraft began in 2013 involving several contractors, including Safran Electrical & Power as a supplier of major and additional power generation systems, Saft as a provider of ultra-low maintenance batteries (ULM), AVIC Xi'an Aviation Brake Technology as supplying wheel and brake systems, Zodiac Aerospace as a supplier of airborne equipment, and AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems (SFMS) as providers of aircraft fuel measurement systems.

From 2016 to 2019, AVIC Commercial Aircraft Co. continuously testing a number of aircraft components, including the fuselage, wings and avionics. The inaugural flight of the MA700 aircraft is scheduled to take place in 2020. The aircraft is expected to receive certification from the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) in 2021 and is scheduled to begin operations in 2022.

AVIC Xian MA700

AVIC Xian MA700 Specs

AVIC MA700 aircraft are equipped with advanced aerodynamic technology and fuel-efficient turboprop propulsion systems, the aircraft will be able to operate at high altitudes and temperatures. This will offer the benefits of reducing fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

The MA700 aircraft design integrates a conventional wing mounted high in the mid-fuselage, T-tail, and tricycle type landing gear configurations. This aircraft will have a length of 30.5 m and a height of 8.1 m and will have a wingspan of 27.5 m. The fuselage can be shortened or extended while maintaining the basic design of the cabin and cockpit interface.

AVIC Xian MA700 cockpit

AVIC Xian MA700 Cockpit and Avionics

The AVIC MA700 aircraft is equipped with a digital glass cockpit integrated with the Safran flight control system. It will also be equipped with a fly-by-wire fly control actuation system provided by Parker Aerospace. So that it can ease the workload of pilots in flying a plane.

AVIC Xian MA700 Cabin and Interior

The MA700 aircraft base cabin configuration can accommodate seating for 78 passengers, while the high density cabin configuration can accommodate up to 86 passengers. The spacious cabin allows a spacious and comfortable seating layout. The cabin is also equipped with a wide entrance staircase, allowing passengers to ride quickly and comfortably.

AVIC Xian MA700 specs

AVIC Xian MA700 Engine and Performance

The AVIC MA700 will be powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW150C turboprop engines with a Dowly Propellers R504 six-blades propulsion system. With this engine, the MA700 aircraft will have a maximum speed of 637 km/ h and fly at a maximum height of 7,620 m. It will be able to reach a maximum range of 2,700 km and will have a maximum take-off weight of 58,000 lb.

AVIC Xian MA700 Price and Orders

The price of the latest AVIC Xian MA700 aircraft is around US $ 25 Million. In September 2019, commercial Aircraft Co. has received 285 orders from 11 operators for MA700 aircraft, consisting of China Joy Air, China Okay Airways, China CDB Leasing, China CMB Leasing, China Chongqing General Aviation Financing and Leasing, China Poly Technologies, Nepal Air Avenues, Cambodia Cambodia Bayon Airlines , United Arab Emirates EGA Group Emirates, Pakistan Hybrid Aviation, and South Africa Segers Aero.

Monday, 30 September 2019

Shenyang J-31 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Shenyang J-31 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price – Shenyang J-31 or FC-31 is a fifth generation, multi-role twin-engine stealth fighter produced by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation affiliated with Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This is the second stealth fighter aircraft that was developed native after the J-20.

J-31 fighter jets are intended to provide advanced defense capabilities in close air support, air bombardment and air ban operations. It can also suppress enemy air defenses and can be used as aircraft carrier based aircraft. The initial operational capability of the aircraft is expected in 2020.

Prototype J-31 made its maiden flight on 31 October 2012. The aircraft model was exhibited at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) which was held in Zhuhai in November 2012.

Shenyang J-31 Stealth Fighter

Shenyang J-31 Specs

The Shenyang J-31 stealth fighter is a medium-sized fighter and has an inverterless supersonic inlet (DSI) design with bumps and front inlet covers. The fuselage combines a pair of low aspect ratio trapezoid planform wings with a titanium spar. Each wing has a 35 ° stroke and the stealth design offers a reduced radar cross section (RCS).

The chined J-31 fuselage incorporates a pair of tail planes. The rear edge of the fuselage is hinged with two vertical stabilizers. A steering wheel is mounted on each stabilizer to control the movement of the aircraft. This aircraft is equipped with a tricycle landing gear. The nose landing gear wheel consists of double wheels, while the main landing gear has a ogle dogleg ’structure.

Overall, the Shenyang J-31 fighter has a length of 16.9 m, a height of about 4.8 m, and a wing span of 11.5 m. An empty weight of around 17 tons and a maximum takeoff weight of 25 tons. The aircraft can do missions at medium and low altitudes.

Shenyang J-31 Engine

The J-31 stealth fighter is powered by two RD-93 turbofan afterburning engines developed by the Russian company JSC Klimov. Each engine produces 84 kN thrust. The propulsion system also has a fixed hidden nozzle.

The maximum speed that can be achieved by Shenyang J-31 is around 2,200 km/ h and will offer a maximum range of more than 2,000 km when equipped with an external fuel tank. The aircraft service ceiling is around 20,000 m.

Shenyang J-31 cockpit

Shenyang J-31 Cockpit and Avionics

The J-31 fighter is operated by a single pilot. The cockpit is enclosed by a transparent two-part canopy to give pilots increased visibility.

Shenyang J-31 is equipped with sophisticated avionics, including multifunctional displays, helmet mounted vision, electro-optical targeting systems (EOTS), attitude director indicators (ADI), and advanced sensors and communication systems.

Shenyang J-31 specs

Shenyang J-31 Weapons

The J-31 stealth fighter can be equipped with one internal cannon, two internal weapons bays inside the aircraft and three hard payload points on each of the two wings. Each internal weapon chamber can hold up to two missiles.

Shenyang J-31 Price

The price of the latest Shenyang J-31 stealth fighter is around US $ 70 Million.

Saturday, 28 September 2019

Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price – The Chengdu J-20 is a single-seat, multi-role stealth fighter aircraft manufactured by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG), part of the China Aviation Industry Company I (AVIC I). J-20 is a fifth generation fighter aircraft that is being built for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). NATO's reporting name is Black Eagle. Two prototypes were developed in November 2010 for air and ground testing.

Chengdu J-20 completed its first flight in January 2011. J-20 fighter jets are expected to enter service between 2018 and 2020. After operation, the J-20 will replace the Su-27SK Flanker-B, Su-30MKK Flanker-G and Su-30MK2 aircraft Flanker-G. This fighter aircraft will operate with the countries of Pakistan, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter

Chengdu J-20 Specs

The Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter features a mixed fuselage with a low radar cross section, low jet engine intake, delta canard configuration, modern fly-by-wire (FBW) system, inletless supersonic inlet (DSI), V-shaped tail and tail fin. The FBW system is equipped with a fire control system and engine management system. The electronically scanned active array array (AESA) will scan the target information and send it to the fire control system.

The size of the Chengdu J-20 fuselage is larger than the Sukhoi T-50 and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. The front of the prototype looks similar to the F-22 Raptor and the back looks like a Sukhoi T-50. The J-20 fighter jets are designed to carry out ground attack missions even in hostile environments. The aircraft can reach higher altitudes with delta wings in supersonic speeds. 

The stealth fighter will be equipped with a tricycle-type landing gear consisting of a single nose wheel leg and two single main gear legs. The nose of the teeth will retreat to the cockpit floor during takeoff, while the main gear pulls forward to the fuselage.

Chengdu J-20 Engine

The J-20 stealth fighter is powered by two WS-10G vector thrust turbofan engines designed and manufactured by the Shenyang Liming Aircraft Engine Company. Each engine produces 30,000 lb of thrust. The WS-10G engine is equipped with a nozzle controlled by thrust vector controlled (TVC) to reduce radar cross section (RCS) and infrared (IR) emissions. The diameter of the machine is 0.95 m. Dry weight is 1,494 kg. It will feature a single high pressure turbine, a double low pressure turbine, an annular burner and a compressor.

The maximum speed of a J-20 stealth fighter is 2,100 km/ hour. The J-20 can ride at a speed of 304 m/ s. The service range and ceiling will be 3,400 km and 18,000 m respectively.

Chengdu J-20 cockpit

Chengdu J-20 Cockpit and Avionics

Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter featuring a glass cockpit covered in bubble-shaped canopy. The cockpit will be equipped with two liquid crystal screens (LCD) and top head display (HUD). This aircraft can be operated through a traditional hand on throttle and stick (HOTAS) system.

Chengdu J-20 specs

Chengdu J-20 Weapons

J-20 stealth fighter can be armed with internal cannons for close combat combat missions. It will consist of eight hardpoints and large abdominal weapons chambers to combine long-range PL-12C/ D and PL-21 air-to-air (AAM) missiles.

The aircraft is also equipped with two small lateral weapons bays under the air holes to integrate the short-range PL-10 AAM. It can also be equipped with air-to-surface missiles, anti-radiation missiles, laser-guided bombs, and drop bombs.

Chengdu J-20 Price

The price of the latest Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter is US $ 110 Million.

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Chengdu J-10 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Chengdu J-10 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – The Chengdu J-10 is a fourth generation multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG), part of the China Aviation Industry Company I (AVIC I). In the West, the J-10 aircraft is known as the Strong Dragon. The J-10 aircraft were produced for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) including the army, navy, air force, and strategic rocket forces. The J-10 fighter is a replacement for the J-7 and Q-5 which is currently still operated by the Air Force (AFPLA).

The first flight of the Chengdu J-10 one-seat variant was carried out in 1998, while the two-seat variant made its first flight in 2003. The Chinese government officially announced the J-10 in February 2007. The first original fourth-generation J-10 aircraft was launched by air force in April 2010.

Chengdu J-10 Fighter Jet

Chengdu J-10 Specs

The structure of the Chengdu J-10 fighter is based on a tail-less delta (triangular planform) wing, foreplanes and vertical tail sweptback. There are two fixed ventral fins that tilt outward (at the bottom of the body) near the tail. The size and design of the J-10 is very similar to the Israeli Aircraft Industries Lavi fighter, while the technology is very similar to the technology of the USAF F-16 aircraft.

The J-10 fighter is equipped with a tricycle-type landing gear. The nose unit has twin heels and pulls back and the main unit pulls forward. This aircraft has a parachute for landing.

The Chengdu J-10 can carry a maximum of 4,950 liters of internal fuel, consisting of 3,180 liters in the wing tank and 1,770 liters in the fuselage tank. The fixed refueling probe for refueling in the aircraft is mounted halfway to the front side of the aircraft port and directly in front of the pilot. The J-10 air refill came from the Xian H-6U tanker. Additional fuel can be carried in auxiliary tanks in the midline below the fuselage and in the deepest pairs of three sets of wing hooks.

Chengdu J-10 Engine

The Chengdu J-10 fighter is powered by an AL-31 turbojet engine supplied by Saturn Lyulka. The first prototype and series aircraft from production aircraft were equipped with AL-31FN which developed 79 kN and 123 kN with afterburn, and which are currently used in Chinese Su-27 and Su-30 Air Force aircraft.

A more powerful and sophisticated J-10 variant, the Super J-10 is equipped with AL-31FN M1 supplied by Saturn Lyulka. The AL-31FN M1 delivers 132.5 kN and is equipped with a full authority digital engine control and four-way rotary exhaust nozzle for vector thrust.

The maximum speed of a Chengdu J-10 fighter is 2,327 km/ h at altitude. Its maximum speed at sea level is 1,470 km/ hour. The aircraft's range and combat radius are 1,850 km and 550 km, respectively. The service ceiling is 18,000 m. The aircraft weighs around 9,750 kg and has a maximum take-off weight of 19,277 kg

Chengdu J-10 cockpit

Chengdu J-10 Cockpit and Avionics

The Chengdu J-10 cockpit is equipped with a zero-zero ejection seat. The fighter has a digital fly-by-wire flight control system and HOTAS (hand-on throttle and stick) control where the pilot has every control for battle that is put into two handles.

The cockpit display includes the sight of a weapon mounted on a helmet, a broad head viewing area and one full color screen and two monochrome liquid crystal multifunction screens. Avionics is served by databus 1553B.

Chengdu J-10 Sensor

The J-10 fighter is equipped with a forward looking laser and infrared target pod. China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I) has displayed a J-10 exhibition model equipped with a targeting pod, which will provide the J-10's ability to use weapons guided by laser and satellite navigation.

Possible pulse Doppler radars include China Type 1473 radar, Phazotron Zhuk-10PD or Russian Zhemchug, JL-10A China, IAI Elta EL / M-2023 Israel or Galileo Avionica Grifo 2000 Italy.

Chengdu J-10 specs

Chengdu J-10 Weapons

The Chengdu J-10 has 11 external hard points: five hard points on the fuselage with one in the center line and a pair of hard lines on each side of the fuselage, and three hard points on each wing. J-10 warplanes can be armed with air-to-air missiles such as Python 3 PL-8, P-11 or PL-12, laser guided bombs, YJ-8K or C-801K anti-ship rocket missiles, C-801K, C ground attack -802 and anti-ship turbojet-powered missiles manufactured by CHETA, YJ-9 anti-radiation missiles, and 23 mm cannons.

The PL-8 infrared short-range air-to-air missile is manufactured in China under a production agreement licensed by the Chinese Academy (formerly the Luoyang Electronic Optical Technology Development Center) and is a variant of Israel's Python 3 missile. The PL-11 is a licensed manufactured variant of the medium-range Italian Aspide MBDA air-to-air missile.

PL-12 missiles are manufactured in China under a cooperation agreement with Russia. It uses Russian AA-12 Russian Adder missile technology that is configured with a rocket motor developed by China to provide a range of 50 miles and Mach 4 speeds.

Chengdu J-10 Price and Orders

The price of the latest Chengdu J-10 fighter jet is US $ 41 Million. Four J-10 fighter jets are exhibited by the 24th AFPLA combat division. Pakistan will receive the first export version of the J-10, up to 36 aircraft, in 2015. China and Pakistan have worked closely in the development of other fighter aircraft, the light fighter JF-17 or FC-1.

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Shenyang J-11 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Shenyang J-11 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – Shenyang J-11 is a twin-engine multirole fighter aircraft capable of carrying out air superiority and ground attack missions produced by affiliated Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). This is the default variant of the Sukhoi Su-27SK fighter (Nato code name: Flanker). J-11 is operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

The J-11 fighter made its first flight in 1998. SAC launched the J-11B mock-up in 2002. This is an enhanced multirole variant of the J-11. The company sent the first test aircraft to the China Flight Test Establishment (CFTE) for evaluation in 2006.

Shenyang J-11 Fighter Jet

Shenyang J-11 Specs

J-11 fighter jets are designed based on the Su-27SK, the J-11 fuselage is made of titanium and aluminum alloys. The fuselage part integrates the cockpit, radar section and avionics space. The basic J-11 version incorporates components made in Russia. J-11B is built by itself using the same fuselage and equipped with avionics and weapons systems made in China.

Overall, J-11 fighter jets have a length of 21.9 m, wingspan 14.7 m and height 5.9 m. The wing area of ​​the aircraft is 62 m². This aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 33,000 kg.

Shenyang J-11 Engine

J-11 fighter jet is powered by two Taulang Lyulka AL-31F turbofan engines or TaiHang FWS-10A. Each engine is capable of producing 75.22 kN/ 89.17 kN thrust and 123 kN/ 132 kN afterburner thrust.

Shenyang J-11 has a maximum speed of 2,900 km/ h (Mach 2.35) and a range of 3,530 km. The maximum flight speed at sea level without weapons and external stores is 1,400 km/ hour. The aircraft can fly at a maximum height of 19,000 m. It has a climbing rate of 300 m/ s.

Shenyang J-11 cockpit

Shenyang J-11 Cockpit and Avionics

The glass cockpit of the J-11 fighter aircraft accommodates a single pilot. It is equipped with a multifunctional multi-color display (MFD), head-up display (HUD), helmet-mounted sight (HMS) and an original digital flight control system.

The J-11 avionics suite integrates the IFF interrogator system, attitude and crown reference systems, automatic direction finders, electro-optical search and tracking systems, INS/ GPS navigation systems, fire control radars and original multifunctional pulse Doppler radars. The onboard automatic monitoring system includes an early warning system, flight information recording system and emergency situation warning equipment.

Shenyang J-11 specs

Shenyang J-11 Weapons

Shenyang J-11 fighter aircraft are equipped with ten hard points capable of carrying a variety of missiles, including air-to-air missiles guided by PL-12, PL-9 short-range, homing-infrared air-to-air missiles (AAM) ), PL-8 air-to-air missiles, medium-range Vympel R-77 air-to-air missiles, Vympel R-27 long-range air-to-air missiles and Vympel R-27 short-range missiles and short-range Vympel R-73 missiles missile into the air.

J-11 can also be armed with a 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon. The PL-12 guiding system carries high-explosive fragmentation warheads for a maximum range of 100 km. This aircraft also carries a targeted rocket launcher and a clustered bulk bomb.

The electronic defense or countering system above J-11 includes radar warning receivers, chaff and flare discharge systems and radio interference transmitters.

Shenyang J-11 Price and Orders

The price of the latest Shenyang J-11 fighter jet is around US $ 30 Million. Sukhoi and SAC signed a $ 2.5 billion contract for joint production of 200 Su-27SK aircraft as J-11 in February 1996. As part of this contract, Sukhoi was responsible for supplying components to assemble aircraft at SAC.

Sunday, 8 September 2019

Hongdu L-15B Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price

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Hongdu L-15B Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price – Hongdu L-15B is a new twin-seat combat trainer developed by the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG), part of the China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC), for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This is an advanced variant of the L-15 supersonic trainer / attack aircraft.

HAIG presented a mock-up from the L-15B trainer at Zhuhai Airshow which was held in November 2016. The trainer was inaugurated by HAIG at its headquarters in Nanchang, China, in May. L-15B combat training aircraft can carry out advanced training, primary combat training (LIFT), air defense, and air-to-ground attack missions.

Hongdu L-15B combat trainer

Hongdu L-15B Specs

The L-15B jet trainer is equipped with a mixed wing body configuration and a medium aspect ratio with leading edge for improved aerodynamic performance. Empennage includes a single vertical tail and a horizontal full motion tail.

The L-15B aircraft is equipped with a retractable three wheel landing gear wheel, including a single nose wheel unit and two main wheel units. Overall the L-15B aircraft has a length of 12.4 m and a height of 4.7 m, a wingspan of 9.4 m, and a maximum takeoff weight of 11.6 t.

With a design life of 10,000 hours, this trainer aircraft offers superior flight performance and safety, a wide operating envelope, and a high cost efficiency ratio.

Hongdu L-15B Engine

The L-15B jet trainer is powered by two Ivchenko Progress AI-222-25F turbofan engines with afterburners. The machine is equipped with a full authority digital engine control system (FADEC).

The maximum speed of the L-15B combat trainer is Mach 1.4. This aircraft has an operational range of 2,600 km, which can be extended by integration of a fuel drop tank.

Hongdu L-15B cockpit

Hongdu L-15B Cockpit and Avionics

The sophisticated glass cockpit of the L-15B jjet trainer has a head-to-top display for the front cockpit, a head-to-bottom display for the rear cockpit. Both cockpits are equipped with multi-color screens and hands-on-throttle-and-stick flight control (HOTAS). It accommodates two crew members, including a student pilot in the front seat and an instructor in the back in a tandem layout.

The modern cockpit of the L-15B is covered by a large glass canopy and offers pilots superior space, comfort and a field of view. The aircraft is also equipped with a digital three-axis fly-by wire system, which allows pilots to simulate flight characteristics of some of the most modern fighter jets.

The advanced avionics suite of the L-15B jet trainer ensures student pilots to handle the complex digital cockpit of modern Chinese fighters. The nose of the aircraft is equipped with an electronically scanned radar array (PESA). The PESA X-band radar can guide air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles to a maximum range of 111 km.

The L-15B jet trainer integrates a radar warning receiver (RWR) in a vertical stabilizer. The nose also features a fin antenna for friend or foe identification systems (IFF). It can also be equipped with a special electronic warfare pod.

Hongdu L-15B specs

Hongdu L-15B Weapons System

The fighter version of the L-15B aircraft can carry a 3,500 kg weapons load at nine hard-points. Each wing has three hard points, while each wing tip accommodates one hard point. Under the fuselage also has a hard point for transporting weapons.

L-15B fighter aircraft can be armed with a variety of weapon systems such as PL-10 infrared-homing, short range, air-to-air missiles, active PL-12, radar guided, out of visual range, air-to-air missiles, and PL missiles -8 infrared-guided, short-range, air-to-air, as well as LT-2 lasers and precision-guided LS-6 bombs.

Hongdu L-15B Price

The price of the latest Hongdu L-15B jet trainer is US $ 15 Million.

Friday, 6 September 2019

FTC-2000G Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price

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FTC-2000G Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price – The FTC-2000G is an advanced multi-role trainer/ combat aircraft designed and manufactured by Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) under the auspices of aerospace and state-owned defense company China Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). This aircraft is an export variant of the Guizhou JL-9 (FTC-2000) trainer/ fighter aircraft, which operates with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The FTC-2000G jet trainer made its first flight in September 2018.

The FTC-2000G jet trainer offers a variety of capabilities to operators and can seamlessly switch between the role of fighter jets and coach aircraft based on mission requirements. This aircraft can be used to conduct pilot flight training, air surveillance, patrol missions, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, close air support, and air escort missions.

The FTC-2000G jet trainer combines training capabilities with attack and battle capabilities to offer a strong platform for military forces on the battlefield. It can replace existing second generation aircraft such as F-7 fighter jets, A-5 aircraft, Alpha Jet, and FT-7 trainer aircraft.

FTC-2000G jet trainer

FTC-2000G Specs

The FTC-2000G fuselage design is based on the FTC-2000 aircraft. The wings of the aircraft are mounted low into the extended plane. The stabilizing structure of the tail assembly is mounted on the fuselage in a conventional manner. The sharp nose of the FTC-2000G and aerodynamic features further enhance the aircraft's performance during strong winds and bad weather conditions.

The landing feature of the FTC-2000G jet trainer is a tricycle that can be pulled with a gear unit. A single wheel is placed under the nose and two other wheels are placed under the fuselage. Overall the FTC-2000G jet trainer has an overall length and height of fixed wing aircraft of 15.4 m and 4.8 m respectively, while the wingspan is around 10 m.

FTC-2000G specs

FTC-2000G Engine

The FTC-2000G jet trainer is powered by the latest generation of advanced Guizhou Liyang WP-13 engines. The maximum speed of the FTC-2000G that can be reached is 1,470 km/ h (1.2 Mach). It can reach a maximum distance of 1,650 km without additional air and fuel supply. The aircraft can stay in the air for more than two hours while conducting air operations.

The FTC-2000G jet trainer can operate at a maximum altitude of 15 km. This fighter trainer aircraft has landing speeds and takeoff speeds of 210 km/ h and 230 km/ h, respectively. The aircraft can operate at low speeds and low altitudes in high transonic regions. 410 m running distance for smooth take-off and 580 m for landing. It has a normal take-off weight of 8,000 kg and a maximum take-off weight of 11,000 kg.

FTC-2000G Cockpit and Avionics

The FTC-2000G jet trainer cockpit accommodates two crew members in tandem seating arrangements. The cockpit is covered by a two-piece glass canopy. Large and transparent aircraft canopies offer a clear view of the environment and increase pilot situational awareness. This aircraft is equipped with a modern avionics suite, including modern radar equipment, communication devices, and fire control systems.

FTC-2000G weapon

FTC-2000G Weapons System

The fighter version of the FTC-2000G aircraft integrates up to seven hard points under the wings and fuselage parts to accommodate various ammunition. It also features a surveillance pod and electronic warfare equipment to participate in the desired mission. This aircraft can be armed with missiles, rockets and bombs. It has the capacity to carry up to 3 tons of weaponry in one operation.

FTC-2000G Price

The price of the latest FTC-2000G jet trainer is around US $ 8.5 Million.