Ark_Angel
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Could you elaborate on the mods which PN requested which went bad? I am aware of major safety issues with the platofrm but it would be helpful, if possible to know what actually went on.
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Although the issues are there but I won't go into the details here being a Open source Platform. One example I would quote is the Deisgn was principally changed to achieve a Max Speed of 30-32 Knots. For that the design which was previously configured for as a Stealth Platform was changed with Stealth/Outer Coverings were removed from the design. All PLAN designs are optimised for a Max speed of 28 Knots which is concurrent with their Stealth Outlook(Overall Reduced RCS where Missile Canisters and Antennas are accomodated inside the Ships structure read:LaFaytte Class, Type 054A). When the Overall design was changed to have a max speed of 32 knots resulted in A few glitches after the First Ship was Commisioned. During Ship Acceptance Trials(SATs) these issues did come up but were considered minor and the rest of the units went into production. Moreover, The Chinese recommended COGAG for the Engines put PN opted for CODAD(PN being fimiliar with Type 21 Tynes and Olympus) with which also when engine issues would rise the Chinese OEM would simply give a half hearted reply as to reasons being change in Final Design. However PN was able to fix the short comings with Local expertise and tweaks but that resulted in a Big lesson learnt the Hard Way: don't mess with the Original Design till indenginous Deisgn capabilities are not matured/achieved.Could you elaborate on the mods which PN requested which went bad? I am aware of major safety issues with the platofrm but it would be helpful, if possible to know what actually went on.
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As far as safety issues with the Platform is concerned It's close to Zero. F-22Ps are one of the safest platforms out there. However all this has to be kept in Mind that The project was the First where PN was getting Brand New Spanking Platforms. Previously we had operated leased or 2nd Hand Paltforms as we say like the Type 21s. This itself was a huge learning experience for the PN and the results in the future acquisitions are there to see as to How J-class have been optimised with VL cells.