Recently, the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navy for the first time has conducted double aircraft carrier exercises in the South China Sea.
In this exercise, the first batch of two active aircraft carriers in China "Liaoning" and "Shandong", at least 11 types of shipsAnd the fast -developed carrier -based aircraft team that the Chinese Navy has performed well.This shows that the upgraded F-15B single-seater multi-purpose fighter and the J-16D double-seater electronic fighter may have been in service.These latest models of the J-15 carrier aircraft show that the Chinese Navy has made great progress in developing more advanced carrier-based aircraft, and these carrier-based aircraft will serve in its continuously growing aircraft carrier fleet.
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The carrier-based aircraft formation over the fleet is 3 J-15A (Green Circle, a green circle on the far right is not a use of a green circle) And 9 J-15B (Red Circle).
The official Chinese media recently released photos and videos of Double Aircraft Carrier exercises, but the specific shooting time is unclear.Although this photo is obviously designed for the purpose of propaganda-including a dozen J-15 fighter jets flying over the fleet-but the photo also shows that the Chinese Navy is developing a stronger ocean ability, including supporting aircraft carriers in ocean deployment in ocean deployment in ocean-off deploymentsAll types of ships.At the same time, this photo exercise (Photex) is very similar to the US Navys similar exercises held in the Indian Ocean-Pacific.
The dramatic J-15 carrier-based fighter formation that passed over the fleet-this is also the most common in the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Photex-composed of 12 fighters, and at the same time they are alsoIt can be divided into two 6 aircraft formations.At the same time, when this formation crosses the fleet, we can see that there are 18 J-15 fighters parked on the flying deck of the carrier of "Shandong". There are at least two flying decks on the "Liaoning".
There are 16 J-15, 13 J-15B and 2 J-15D in the photos.
These carrier-based fighters include the early J-15, which is used for skating and taking off, blocking the ship (Stobar) carrier, and more advanced J-15B. ThisFighters can also be used to ejection auxiliary take -off, blocking Catobar aircraft carriers.Considering that the J-15B has not yet officially served, the number of these specific models (at least 15) made it more eye-catching.
J-15B carrier-based fighter.
The J-15B has more advanced performance than the previous J-15 and J-15A. Its Catobar function first tested on the J-15T prototype.The front landing rack is equipped with a rebound traction lever.The mass-produced J-15B is also equipped with a new type of active phase control array (AESA) radar (located under the dark tube under the dark nose, no air-speed pipe) and a more modern cockpit.Although most J-15B still retains the long-tested Al-31F engine, the J-15B has been tested using the Chinese turbofan-10 (WS-10) engine.
The two J-15D fighters in the photo can easily be ignored.
There are also two less noticeable J-15D electronic fighters in the photo.It also has the ability to attack.The two J-15D stopped next to the "Shandong" ship.Although they are characterized by two -seater cockpit and protruding front fuselage, we cannot fully rule out the possibility of a single aircraft.
The J-15D electronic fighter is equipped with two large-tip electronic combat pods.
The report shows that the J-15D prototype was first tested at the end of 2016.Like land-based J-16D, this model is characterized by large-scale wing-tip electronic war pods, and it removes infrared search and tracking (IRST) sensors and machine guns.There are more preservation and blade antennas around the fuselage, and more electronic war pods can be carried under the wings and fuselage.
Comparison of the three Chinese navy aircraft carriers.
The two aircraft carriers "Liaoning" and "Shandong" in the Chinese Navy did not have no rebounders.The characteristics of the "Fujian", the "Fujian" is equipped with three electromagnetic projectiles.
Two 6-machine formations over the double aircraft carrier formation.
In addition to the two aircraft carriers, the exercise also includes an enlarged surface ship formation, including various surface combat ships and support ships.Through identification, these ships include three 055 destroyers, four 052D destroyers, one 054A frigate and two 901 fast combat support ships.
Under normal circumstances, when the "Liaoning" and "Shandong" aircraft carrier goes to the sea, it will be equipped with up to 24 F-15 fighters.And it will also be equipped with about two straight-18F anti-submarine helicopters, two direct-18JA warning helicopters, and two small-9 small helicopters used to perform ordinary tasks.
The two supply ships are behind the double aircraft carrier formation.
It is worth noting that the "Liaoning" and "Shandong" aircraft carriers have gone to sea at the same time, but they have never seen such close -distance operations.Last month, it was reported that the three Chinese Navys three aircraft carriers went to sea at the same time, of which the "Fujian" had not been in service just for testing.At that time, the "Liaoning" and the "Shandong" were far away, and they sailed near the Philippine Sea and Hainan Island.
The recent exercise is a highly strategic South China Sea, which is not a coincidence.The Chinese government claims that the belonging of the South China Sea has led to countless disputes and confrontations with other countries in the region. Such naval exercises are in line with Chinas military signal in the South China Sea (this is fart.The kitchen knife at home is a threat to the regional stable, and requires entering the door to search -HAWK26).
"Liaoning" aircraft carrier is located in front of the formation.
The J-15 is the Chinese version of the Soviet-33 carrier-based aircraft designed by the Soviet Union. China has obtained a prototype from Ukraine to assist it in reverse engineering.Unlike the Su-33, the J-15 has multi-purpose ability because it uses the avionics equipment of the J-11B land-based fighter.However, it retains the Russian-made AL-31F turbofan engine, which is different from other Chinese "side guards" currently produced.The J-15A is a short-term mass production type that is slightly improved, and can be equipped with some new type of precise guidance weapons.
The performance of the J-15B is more powerful. It provides the Chinese Navys experience in the operation of the first-time take-off system, which is essential for the full use of future aircraft carriers.The Chinese Navys first aircraft carrier with an electromagnetic carrier -based aircraft ejection system (EmALS) is about to serve.At the same time, the J-15B and J-15D can obviously take off. This provides a more powerful fighter for the carrier-based aircraft federation of the "Liaoning" and "Shandong".
The J-15S painted by the Chinese Navy is painted on the left, and the right side is the J-15.
It is worth noting that the Chinese Navy is still testing other "side guards" carrier -based aircraft to further expand the scope and capabilities of its carrier -based aircraft team.Among them, the J-15S two-seater type. Some analysts believe that it will initially serve as a coaching aircraft, but it may also provide a reference for the development of two-seater multi-purpose attacks and electronic fighters. The aircraft may be named the J-17.Double -seat multi -purpose aircraft can also perform other more complicated tasks, including remote air defense, and can even be used as a command and control platform for unmanned fighters.
"Liaoning" aircraft carrier trials, carry the models of J-15 and J-35.
In the end, the J-15B and other new "side guards" series of aircraft with ejection capabilities may become the next-generation carrier-based fighter of the Chinese Navy-J-35 (from the land baseThe development of FC-31) Skillstone of stealth fighters, this fighter has more advanced capabilities.
As we discussed earlier, the carrier-based aircraft federation of the J-35 to the "Liaoning" and "Shandong" will bring huge capabilities.In addition to its stealth capacity, it is speculated that the mass production type will also be equipped with advanced active phase -control array radar, a series of advanced sensors, and very powerful weapons.
J-35 stealth carrier-based aircraft.
The disadvantages are used as the deployment of the J-15B on the "Liaoning" and the "Shandong".Limit their effective load.However, as we have pointed out in the past, the J-35 aims to carry more limited ammunition through the barrels of the machine, so the negative impact may be smaller than other models of carrier-based aircraft.
Perhaps the most important thing is that the J-15B, J-15D, and J-35B with Catobar capabilities will be integrated into the ship-based aircraft carrier of the two aircraft carriers in China.Provide pilots, ground personnel, and even the Chinese Navy with very valuable experience and abilities.
Ship -mounted drones, including the unmanned fighter (UCAV), are also an area where the Chinese Navy is increasingly concerned.It is speculated that at least the "Fujian" aircraft carrier will be equipped with an invisible unmanned fighter with attack, monitoring and aiming ability.
The imagination of the future aircraft carrier in China.
Following the "Fujian", it is generally predicted that China will also launch more completely local design aircraft carriers, and may even use nuclear power instead of the traditional driving force used by the first three aircraft carriers.Device.
The recent photos taken showed the ability of the Chinese Navys dual aircraft carrier operations and the continuous enhancement of the carrier -based aircraft. It once again shows that the Chinese Navys sense of existence is constantly increasing, especially aircraft carriersPower grows steadily.
Translator Press:
I believe that friends who like military are three pictures and a paragraph of this article yesterday and a paragraph of this article.The video has been bombarded with high intensity, so that everyone can experience it again -excellent photographers are part of the combat effectiveness.
Previously, only the aircraft carrier propaganda photos made by the United States and its allies were really spectacular.I have published some, and every time I see a friend said that such photography is too formalist, not only requires a lot of time to plan, prepare, and shoot, but also waste the number of valuable take -off and landing of the ship carrier.
Now no one will criticize such "formalism". After all, the role of such publicity photos cannot be achieved by any means.Therefore, after having possessing the real role, the tucao can only be "sour if you cant eat grapes".
Peoples Navy forward.
