J-15D composites
Definitely looks like there is more compared to the original J-15, I’d expect J-15T to have a similar arrangement.
Of course, no indication whether this actually saves weight compared to the original J-15 or just mitigates weight gain, after all they added a ton of new systems to the newest J-15s and this is a two-seater as well.
Anyone know how many more countermeasures the j15 t gets?
that’s the same image as i have sent, look at the shark decal on the tail…
what are the things down here then?
arrestor hook???
Looks like 48. 2x 3x3 pods (18) and 5x 2x3 pods (30).
These modern things are ECM centric anyways.
do any j11 j15 and j16 have thrust vectoring ?
Pretty sure the only Flanker with TVC that china has is the Su-35S
i see this leaves me filled with disappointment
TVC has been evaluated by the PLAAF when Su-35 was participating in DACT with other domestic Chinese fighters, the conclusion was that a good IR missile + HMD combination was more useful than TVC in WVR dogfights. PL-10 is a better IR missile than R-73 and the J-10C was able to achieve a positive K/D ratio versus the Su-35 with it.
Also, TVC engines was also found to be costly to maintain and also reduces the absolute amount of thrust of an engine. PLAAF and PLANAF now want engines that provide more absolute thrust so that their fighters have a higher thrust-to-weight ratio rather than supermaneuverability.
yes, J11D, J16D, J10C, J20, etc…, all Chinese planes can carry the WS-10B
What about the su30mkk
Neither Su-30MKK or Su-30MK2 have TVC. Only TVC aircraft China’s had are a single J10B testbed with WS10B TVC, and the Su-35S.
As far as I know, that particular J-10B testbed seems to retain its radar and ECM kit so maybe it can be added to War Thunder.
I really hope so. A single-engine TVC aircraft is a unique things in it own right and would be a great addition to WT
Will there any chance of J-11A fixes?
What kind of fixes?
