China developing fighter with VTOL (verticall takeoff/landing) capability

[Khalid Newazi]

China is developing a new fighter with vertical take-off and landing capability, according to the official website of the state run Aviation Industry Corporation of China on Mar. 20, reports the Sina Military Network based in Beijing.

Concept photo from the Internet.

Like the AV-8 Harrier designed for the US Marine Corps, China's new stealth fighter is developed to serve aboard the PLA Navy's future amphibious assault ships.

The mission of this new aircraft is likely to be to provide close air support to ground forces operating in the Asia-Pacific region. China began the program to develop a fighter with VTOL capability back in 1950s. However, these earlier aircraft were unsuitable for service because they lacked a proper flight control system, engine and material at the time.

China developing fighter with VTOL capability｜WantChinaTimes.com

 

[boke]

必须的，因为中国有些海岛的面积不大，修建高等级机场存在问题，而且如果部署滑跑起飞的战机受到数量限制比较严重；另一个原因是中国的航母在采取滑跃起飞而不是弹射的情况下载机量严重不足，这些也要求中国必须发展有垂直起降功能的战机。希望新技术新材料的运用能够支撑起这一新项目！

 

[cirr]

One of many in the pipeline。

 

[SuperSubrayan]

That's great

 

[Pomegranate]

 

[Akasa]

One of many in the pipeline。

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