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AAD 2018: China’s Blowfish I VTOL UAV enters service with PLAN
Richard D Fisher Jr, Pretoria - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
21 September 2018
Chinese officials have revealed that the Ziyan Blowfish I VTOL UAV shown here at AAD 2018 has entered service with the Chinese navy. (Richard D Fisher Jr)
Officials from Chinese company Ziyan revealed at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2018 exhibition in South Africa on 19–23 September that the Blowfish I vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
The Zhuhai-based UAV manufacturer, who did not provide any details about the number of Blowfish currently in service with the PLAN, showcased a model of the electric-powered 1.75 m-long platform at the show carrying three missile-like projectiles.
According to Ziyan, the Blowfish I has a maximum take-off weight of between 28 and 50 kg and an endurance of between 45 to 60 minutes. The UAV can reach an altitude of 5,100 m and carry a payload of between 7 and 12 kg, excluding its electro-optical system. Officials at the show told Jane’s that the UAV can also be equipped with anti-personnel grenades and be modified to deploy small sonobuoys upon customer request.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83264/aad-2018-china-s-blowfish-i-vtol-uav-enters-service-with-plan
Richard D Fisher Jr, Pretoria - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
21 September 2018
Chinese officials have revealed that the Ziyan Blowfish I VTOL UAV shown here at AAD 2018 has entered service with the Chinese navy. (Richard D Fisher Jr)
Officials from Chinese company Ziyan revealed at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2018 exhibition in South Africa on 19–23 September that the Blowfish I vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
The Zhuhai-based UAV manufacturer, who did not provide any details about the number of Blowfish currently in service with the PLAN, showcased a model of the electric-powered 1.75 m-long platform at the show carrying three missile-like projectiles.
According to Ziyan, the Blowfish I has a maximum take-off weight of between 28 and 50 kg and an endurance of between 45 to 60 minutes. The UAV can reach an altitude of 5,100 m and carry a payload of between 7 and 12 kg, excluding its electro-optical system. Officials at the show told Jane’s that the UAV can also be equipped with anti-personnel grenades and be modified to deploy small sonobuoys upon customer request.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83264/aad-2018-china-s-blowfish-i-vtol-uav-enters-service-with-plan
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AAD 2018: CSOC reveals details of armed USV concept
Richard D Fisher Jr, Pretoria - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
21 September 2018
Shipbuilder CSOC showcases a concept for a new 20-tonne armed USV at the AAD 2018 exhibition. Source: Richard D Fisher Jr
Officials from Chinese state-owned shipbuilder China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) have revealed technical specifications of a concept for a new 20-tonne armed unmanned surface vessel (USV) it is showcasing at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2018 exhibition in South Africa on 19–23 September.
Called the ‘JARI USV Multipurpose Unmanned Combat Boat’, the 15 m-long platform, which is being developed by the 716 Research Institute of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), is expected to have a top speed of 42 kt and a range of 500 n miles.
According to the officials, the vessel, a prototype of which is currently undergoing testing, is equipped with a phased-array radar, satellite communication systems, and a mid-hull-mounted variable depth sonar, although the USV must stop to be able to use it.
According to the officials, the vessel can be armed with a 30 mm cannon combined with small surface-to-air missiles, mid-hull-mounted vertically-launched anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles as well as two side-mounted lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83201/aad-2018-csoc-reveals-details-of-armed-usv-concept
Richard D Fisher Jr, Pretoria - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
21 September 2018
Shipbuilder CSOC showcases a concept for a new 20-tonne armed USV at the AAD 2018 exhibition. Source: Richard D Fisher Jr
Officials from Chinese state-owned shipbuilder China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) have revealed technical specifications of a concept for a new 20-tonne armed unmanned surface vessel (USV) it is showcasing at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2018 exhibition in South Africa on 19–23 September.
Called the ‘JARI USV Multipurpose Unmanned Combat Boat’, the 15 m-long platform, which is being developed by the 716 Research Institute of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), is expected to have a top speed of 42 kt and a range of 500 n miles.
According to the officials, the vessel, a prototype of which is currently undergoing testing, is equipped with a phased-array radar, satellite communication systems, and a mid-hull-mounted variable depth sonar, although the USV must stop to be able to use it.
According to the officials, the vessel can be armed with a 30 mm cannon combined with small surface-to-air missiles, mid-hull-mounted vertically-launched anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles as well as two side-mounted lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83201/aad-2018-csoc-reveals-details-of-armed-usv-concept
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China hands over Y-8F200W transport aircraft to Kazakhstan
Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
24 September 2018
China has officially handed over a Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (SAC) Y-8F200W mid-size transport aircraft to Kazakhstan, marking the first time the platform has been acquired by a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), according to Chinese media reports.
China's CANNews website reported on 23 September that the four-engined turboprop aircraft, which made its first flight in June, is now expected to land in the Kazakh capital Astana on 26 September, with other media reports stating that the platform is set to be operated by the country's National Guard.
The Chinese-built Y-8 is based on the Russian Antonov An-12 'Cub' transport.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83301/china-hands-over-y-8f200w-transport-aircraft-to-kazakhstan
Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
24 September 2018
China has officially handed over a Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (SAC) Y-8F200W mid-size transport aircraft to Kazakhstan, marking the first time the platform has been acquired by a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), according to Chinese media reports.
China's CANNews website reported on 23 September that the four-engined turboprop aircraft, which made its first flight in June, is now expected to land in the Kazakh capital Astana on 26 September, with other media reports stating that the platform is set to be operated by the country's National Guard.
The Chinese-built Y-8 is based on the Russian Antonov An-12 'Cub' transport.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83301/china-hands-over-y-8f200w-transport-aircraft-to-kazakhstan
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AVIC’s AV500W VTOL UAV takes part in PLA exercise
Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
24 September 2018
Designed for ground support missions the AV500W, seen here at the Airshow China 2016 exhibition in Zhuhai, recently took part in a combat exercise with the PLA. (IHS Markit/Kelvin Wong)
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China's (AVIC's) AV500W vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been used in a military exercise with the People's Liberation Army (PLA), according to a 21 September report by the PLA-sponsored China Military Online website.
Citing AVIC's official WeChat account, the report pointed out that the strike-capable, reconnaissance UAV performed well in the "combat exercise", during which it "simulated conducting defence-penetration operations at mid- and low altitudes".
"The results showed that the air-defence penetration combat capability of the AV500[W] lived up to expectations," it added.
The announcement comes after the state-owned China Daily newspaper quoted the Jiangxi Provincial Office of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defense as saying in November 2017 that the AV500W had conducted firing tests in Qinghai at an altitude of 4,300 m above sea level.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83300/avic-s-av500w-vtol-uav-takes-part-in-pla-exercise
Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
24 September 2018
Designed for ground support missions the AV500W, seen here at the Airshow China 2016 exhibition in Zhuhai, recently took part in a combat exercise with the PLA. (IHS Markit/Kelvin Wong)
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China's (AVIC's) AV500W vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been used in a military exercise with the People's Liberation Army (PLA), according to a 21 September report by the PLA-sponsored China Military Online website.
Citing AVIC's official WeChat account, the report pointed out that the strike-capable, reconnaissance UAV performed well in the "combat exercise", during which it "simulated conducting defence-penetration operations at mid- and low altitudes".
"The results showed that the air-defence penetration combat capability of the AV500[W] lived up to expectations," it added.
The announcement comes after the state-owned China Daily newspaper quoted the Jiangxi Provincial Office of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defense as saying in November 2017 that the AV500W had conducted firing tests in Qinghai at an altitude of 4,300 m above sea level.
Source:https://www.janes.com/article/83300/avic-s-av500w-vtol-uav-takes-part-in-pla-exercise
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#BREAKING The China-developed FTC-2000G, a made-for-export multipurpose aircraft, conducts its maiden flight on Friday.
11:08 AM - 28 Sep 2018
New AVIC jet makes debut in Guizhou
By Zhao Lei in Anshun, Guizhou province | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2018-09-28 11:39
The FTC-2000G makes its debut flight in Guizhou province’s Anshun on Sept 28, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The FTC-2000G, a new multirole combat aircraft developed by State-owned defense giant Aviation Industry Corp of China, made its debut flight in Guizhou province’s Anshun on Friday morning.
A yellow FTC-2000G took off at Anshun Huangguoshu Airport and flew for about 10 minutes amid thick clouds. More than 1,000 people, including AVIC executives, provincial leaders as well as ambassadors and military attaches from several nations, took part in the ceremony.
FTC-2000G, designed and built by Guizhou Aviation Industry Group, an AVIC subsidiary, is a fixed-wing, multirole combat plane mainly tasked with airstrikes against ground targets. It can also be used as a fighter jet or trainer aircraft, according to AVIC.
Information from AVIC shows the twin-seat plane is a modified version of an advanced training jet that has been deployed by the Chinese Air Force and Navy. It has a maximum speed of Mach 1.2, or 1,470 kilometers per hour, a maximum takeoff weight of 11 metric tons, a maximum flight range of 2,400 km, and an operational flight ceiling of 15 km.
Equipped with modern radar and fire-control systems, it is capable of staying airborne for three hours in a single operation and can carry as much as three tons of missiles, rockets or bombs, according to the company.
As a light-duty attack aircraft or fighter jet, FTC-2000G is able to replace old models fielded by developing countries such as China’s J-7 and the former Soviet Union’s Mig-21. In the role of trainer aircraft, it can replace China’s FT-7 or British BAE Systems Hawk, and can work with AVIC’s K-8 intermediate jet to form an advanced training systems for military pilots.
#BREAKING The China-developed FTC-2000G, a made-for-export multipurpose aircraft, conducts its maiden flight on Friday.
11:08 AM - 28 Sep 2018
By Zhao Lei in Anshun, Guizhou province | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2018-09-28 11:39
The FTC-2000G, a new multirole combat aircraft developed by State-owned defense giant Aviation Industry Corp of China, made its debut flight in Guizhou province’s Anshun on Friday morning.
A yellow FTC-2000G took off at Anshun Huangguoshu Airport and flew for about 10 minutes amid thick clouds. More than 1,000 people, including AVIC executives, provincial leaders as well as ambassadors and military attaches from several nations, took part in the ceremony.
FTC-2000G, designed and built by Guizhou Aviation Industry Group, an AVIC subsidiary, is a fixed-wing, multirole combat plane mainly tasked with airstrikes against ground targets. It can also be used as a fighter jet or trainer aircraft, according to AVIC.
Information from AVIC shows the twin-seat plane is a modified version of an advanced training jet that has been deployed by the Chinese Air Force and Navy. It has a maximum speed of Mach 1.2, or 1,470 kilometers per hour, a maximum takeoff weight of 11 metric tons, a maximum flight range of 2,400 km, and an operational flight ceiling of 15 km.
Equipped with modern radar and fire-control systems, it is capable of staying airborne for three hours in a single operation and can carry as much as three tons of missiles, rockets or bombs, according to the company.
As a light-duty attack aircraft or fighter jet, FTC-2000G is able to replace old models fielded by developing countries such as China’s J-7 and the former Soviet Union’s Mig-21. In the role of trainer aircraft, it can replace China’s FT-7 or British BAE Systems Hawk, and can work with AVIC’s K-8 intermediate jet to form an advanced training systems for military pilots.
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