September 16, 2006 at 6:49 pm
Hey guys,
I’ve always been astonished by China’s ability to produce several new aircraft at the same time and get them into service relatively quickly, such as the JH-7. Z-9, J-7E and J-8III. Although these aircraft were not entering service all at the same time they are all currently being produced along side each other and entered service within months of each other (or within 24 months of each other at least). All this while building the J-11, working on the Z-10, L-15 (correct designation???) new jet trainer, and the Q-5D improved Fantan and of course the J-10…I mean Crikey, that’s a lot of aircraft to be working on or producing at one time!!!
So what’s the catch??? Are the letting the quality end slip or has China got an unbelievable mass production capability????Before anyone say’s it…I know a lot of these aircraft are being produced by different companies for different branches of the military but it’s still a lot of work!!!