China conducts flight landing on aircraft carrier

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China conducts flight landing on aircraft carrier - Xinhua | English.news.cn


LIAONING AIRCRAFT CARRIER, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- China has successfully conducted flight landing on its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, naval sources said.

A new J-15 fighter jet was used as part of the landing exercise.

After its delivery to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Sept. 25, the aircraft carrier has undergone a series of sailing and technological tests, including the flight of the carrier-borne J-15.

Capabilities of the carrier platform and the J-15 have been tested, meeting all requirements and achieving good compatibility, the PLA Navy said.

Since the carrier entered service, the crew have completed more than 100 training and test programs.

The successful flight landing also marked the debut of the J-15 as China's first generation multi-purpose carrier-borne fighter jet, the PLA Navy said.

Designed by and made in China, the J-15 is able to carry multi-type anti-ship, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as precision-guided bombs.

The J-15 has comprehensive capabilities comparable to those of the Russian Su-33 jet and the U.S. F-18, military experts estimated.

 

[hk299792458]

I can understand that all of you, including myself, are very happy of this news.

But, please, don't post any more this kind of trolling messages, the Chinese friends I know have a higher level than this.

 

[Skull and Bones]

J-15 will be better than F-18SHs, not sure about EW and avionics front.

 

[Beast]

J-15 will be better than F-18SHs, not sure about EW and avionics front.

The advantage of having J-15 is its long legged range unlike super bug which needs to always carry fuel tank which reduced pylon space and increases drag...

 

[Skull and Bones]

The advantage of having J-15 is its long legged range unlike super bug which needs to always carry fuel tank which reduced pylon space and increases drag...

Yes, but operating a heavy fighter off a AC has always been a problem. Will put much strain on arrestor wire, hence frequent replacement. For the same reason there was premature retirement of F-14, and they never tried to develop naval versions of F-15 and F-22.

But the advantage of Su-33 as a naval fighter is undeniable.

 

[Beast]

Yes, but operating a heavy fighter off a AC has always been a problem. Will put much strain on arrestor wire, hence frequent replacement. For the same reason there was premature retirement of F-14, and they never tried to develop naval versions of F-15 and F-22.

But the advantage of Su-33 as a naval fighter is undeniable.

EA6-prowler still remain for USN CV. THis plane is damm HUGE!

 

[Skull and Bones]

EA6-prowler still remain for USN CV. THis plane is damm HUGE!

Yes, but it is being replaced by Growlers.

 

[Oldman1]

EA6-prowler still remain for USN CV. THis plane is damm HUGE!

If you think thats huge.
VRC-40 C-2A Greyhound lands on USS Theodore Roosevelt - YouTube

 

[Oldman1]

Actually here is something better.
USS Forrestal C-130 Hercules Carrier Landing Trials - YouTube

 

[Beast]

Actually here is something better.
USS Forrestal C-130 Hercules Carrier Landing Trials - YouTube

That will snap the arrestor hook.

 

[SEAL]

Congratz China.

J-15 needs paint job

 

[Oldman1]

That will snap the arrestor hook.

It didn't need one.

 

[Beast]

Congratz China.

J-15 needs paint job

It already comfirm to have this paint job..

 

[giant panda]

 

[Beast]

Yes, but operating a heavy fighter off a AC has always been a problem. Will put much strain on arrestor wire, hence frequent replacement. For the same reason there was premature retirement of F-14, and they never tried to develop naval versions of F-15 and F-22.

But the advantage of Su-33 as a naval fighter is undeniable.

Something to add. F-14 retire not becos it huge and put strain on arrestor hooks. It retire becos of its complicated geometrical wing sweep which proves to be maintenance nightmare and high cost. Just like the Mig-23 and Mig-27 which has a short service history compare to Mig-21 which still serving in many third world countries..