In theory, the J-15T can be equipped with two composite pylons under the fuselage for mounting PL-12A missiles. Although there are no supporting images, there are relevant conclusions and references to the GJB military standard.
GJB 1C-2006《机载悬挂物和悬挂装置结合部位的通用设计准则》This standard is the top-level specification for airborne pylon systems, stipulating the general requirements for the interface, strength, stiffness, and interchangeability between suspension devices and aircraft hardpoints. It clarifies the core indicators that dual composite pylons must meet, including load transmission, interface compatibility, and safety redundancy, serving as the fundamental compliance basis for the installation and use of pylons.
GJB 1400-92《机载导弹弹射式发射装置通用设计准则》This standard specifies the design requirements for rail-type/catapult-type air-to-air missile launchers, clarifying the key performance indicators that dual-launch devices must meet, such as synchronized missile launch, swing restraint, and safe separation. Only pylons verified in accordance with this standard may be installed and used.
GJB 3218-98《机载导弹发射装置静力强度试验方法》This standard specifies the strength test procedures and qualification criteria for airborne missile launchers. Twin pylons must pass the static test, vibration test, and environmental adaptability test stipulated in this standard in order to obtain installation qualification.
The distance between the two air intakes on the inner side of the J-15T’s fuselage is 950mm, whereas a standard dual rack requires 356mm, which means that in terms of size, it has the capability to mount.
The J-15T shares the same mechanical interface standards with the J-11B/D/BH, J-10A/B/C, J-15, and J-16/D. This includes interchangeability of interfaces and the same stiffness. This means that, in terms of fire control, it has the capability to mount composite pylons.
The J-15T, Su-30MKK, Su-30, and Su-27 are derived from the same model, which means that the minimum values for hardpoint rigidity, tensile strength, and maximum load capacity are the same. Therefore, in terms of hardpoint endurance, it has launch capability, and when using a dual rack, it only occupies 21.5% of the redundancy.
When the J-15T is stationary, the clearance from the fuselage pylon mounting surface to the ground is 1,220 mm. After mounting a dual composite launcher with two PL-12A missiles, the clearance from the lowest point of the missile to the ground is still 760 mm. Even under the extreme condition of a maximum 12° angle of attack during carrier landing, the ground clearance of the lowest point of the fuselage is still approximately 420 mm, which is well above the minimum safe ground clearance requirement of no less than 200 mm specified in GJB 534B-2009.
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that and increasing the missile count would not help the J-15T imo, doesnt solve the fundmental issues it has (would help with drip tho the wing dual are kinda ugly imo) unless of course you want to iron dome like a xxxxxx.
I had a rb game where a J-15T fought me in a typhoon one on one after everyone died. Of course I knew he would shoot down every missile I had since he had more, so I simply notched all of them then killed him. Right now chinese players shouldn’t be trying to add more missiles but continue researching ways for the J-15T to get more CM. Even the devs said on stream they will be interested in giving more CM to the J-15T.
there is virtually no chance of it getting more CM´s since the Patent (that i know of) is for more modern CM dispensers, so adding the would be just making shit up. (the dual pylons it has are already unrealistc btw). The entire plane is just kinda cooked along with its loadout, i could yap even more but imma stop. its cool to have ingame but there were/are better options gajin could have added.
Especially the older J-15 which would have done well in downtiers like the Su30 premium is doing right now.
I mean Su30 and typhoons are unrealistic too so I guess everyone gets dual pylons except france lol.
typhoons at least had them mounted (albeit with Asraam or IRIS-T´s) everybody elses are just schizo work, anyway the J-15T could only be kinda saved with an avionics/missile buff imo (eg faster scan/longer ranged radar, not higher gimbal!!, ,better RWR not the J-7E/A-5C c&p it has rn, and/or kinematically better PL-12´s)
