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August 27, 2012 at 1:44 pm in reply to: The 'JUST A NICE PIC…' thread #2314872

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I tried to google it (search by image) but it seems there is no HQ version…

Thanks.

email the photographer, they will likely have a high res version

Good idea. Will try that.

August 26, 2012 at 7:04 pm in reply to: The 'JUST A NICE PIC…' thread #2315712

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Awesome! Where can I get a hi-res? Thanks.

July 22, 2012 at 7:40 am in reply to: Impressive Weapons Load 2 (again) #2353277

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J-10A

July 10, 2012 at 4:57 am in reply to: Please ID Plane #2361395

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Thanks SpudmanWP. Amazing efficiency!

December 26, 2011 at 10:58 pm in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #14 #2300597

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Tanzania – Uhuru Day – 09.11.2011

September 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #14 #2311407

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Zim

Larger images here: http://www.zimbabwedefence.com/F-7.html

September 13, 2011 at 10:12 pm in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #14 #2314436

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Zimbabwe

September 13, 2011 at 9:57 pm in reply to: African MiG-23's #2314487

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More from Zimbabwe:

and a rather small image … … but, yes they fly!

September 11, 2011 at 12:56 pm in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #14 #2315575

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Zimbabwe. http://www.zimbabwedefence.com/F-7.html

September 2, 2011 at 11:58 pm in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #14 #2320324

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AFZ AS Alouette III, on public display, 27th August 2011

From: http://www.zimbabwedefence.com/

The AFZ instructors seconded to the South African Air Force – the early days!

The below is from 09 Aug 11

August 12, 2011 at 4:14 pm in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #14 #2369347

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Oh dear, mate! Can you reduce the image size!! RR

Sorry, forgot the forum does not reduce images. I have added the Mig-23 to pay for the sin.

August 12, 2011 at 3:32 pm in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #14 #2369353

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Zimbabwe

Here, after years of waiting, a Zimbabwean Mig-23!!!

From: http://www.zimbabwedefence.com/MiG-23a.html

The AB-412 is from 9th August 2011

July 25, 2011 at 7:21 pm in reply to: Compare/Contrast: JAS-39 and JF-17 #2373842

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So a question, Does the 98KN thrust RD-93 exist in its physical form? And if yes was the PAFs JF-17 or the FC-1 in China ever tested with the 98KN engine?

A PAF pilot I spoke to at Farnborough said the JF-17 had a TWR > 1. The 98kN engine gives you just >1 for the normal take off weight. So, I believe they do have the higher thrust engine.

A few years ago the Chinese were askinh the Russians for higher thrust in the RD-93. So I see no reason why a higher thrust RD-93 would be available, advertised as an engine for the FC-1/JF-17 AND NOT SOLD TO PAF! I am sure a few dozen JF-17s might have the earlier lower thrust engines.

July 24, 2011 at 8:04 pm in reply to: Compare/Contrast: JAS-39 and JF-17 #2374074

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Saab assume a figure of 200 flying hours per year and give 30 years life for the Gripen NG while ariframe life is 8,000 hours.

For the JF-17 I have seen 4,000 hours quoted or 25 years which says they are assuing about 160 flying hours. For the poorer customers 160 hours/per year (assuming 1 pilot per plane) is very generaous. I would say the JF-17 is fit for purpose.

July 24, 2011 at 2:21 pm in reply to: Compare/Contrast: JAS-39 and JF-17 #2374196

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Unless Im mistaken, this is from PAC/CATIC Brochure???
And yes, JF-17 already possesses a data-link system, something confirmed by JF-17 pilots.

It is a CATIC brochure.

Yes the pilot I spoke to at Farnbough did say they can data-link.

The pilots did also say the TWR is greater than 1 before Klimov started advertising the 98kN RD-93.
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