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September 24, 2015 at 8:45 pm in reply to: Could Russia surpass China for arms imports to Pakistan? #2177776

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It is all about money. Anything is possible. But I believe China offers very favorable financial terms to Pakistan to support sales? The Russian government is not exactly flushed with cash due to sanctions and depressed commodity prices…so can the Russian government afford to underwrite /finance cheap hardware to support sales?

November 2, 2014 at 8:44 pm in reply to: Shenyang J-21/31/F-60/AMF thread part 1 #2266882

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I just noticed from the belly shots posted recently. The actuator bulges for the wing flap are hardly noticeable compared to those found on the early J-20s. However on the Zhuhai show poster, you can see the actuator bulges underneath the wing.

January 3, 2014 at 9:28 pm in reply to: Chinese Air Power Thread 17 #2221561

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I would guess buying the prototype in Ukraine was cheaper route? Take their time to dissect and learn from it.
The PLAN was probably in no hurry to field a carrier fighter as the Liaoning was not yet ready to sail.

November 14, 2013 at 8:48 pm in reply to: Chinese Air Power Thread 17 #2258294

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I think he meant Type 90, which is a Chinese export tank (not the Russian T-90).

October 6, 2012 at 9:48 pm in reply to: PLAAF Thread 15 #2300693

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Book prices

Thanks for Your interest but First of all I would prefer to order directly at the Publisher or from one of the mentioned retailers since especially Amazon is much more extensive for the Harpia book.

Regarding Your second question: the Harpia Book can be seen as a handbook of the currently PLAAF and PLANAF, the operational Aircraft, weapons and most of all the Orbat … In contrast to this, “Dragon’s Wings” is a historical Review of each major Aircraft project especially including such Secret types like the Dong Feng Series, the SAC J-10 to J-13 but also some very unknown types like STOL-projects, the H-7….

Deino

For me, it is cheaper to buy from Amazon.ca rather than directly from Harpia if you factor in the exchange rate and cost of shipping.

October 6, 2012 at 4:41 am in reply to: PLAAF Thread 15 #2300893

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What is the difference between the two books?

Deino

I ordered the Harpia book thru Amazon which should ship in November and look forward to reading it.

What is the difference between the Harpia’s Modern Chinese Airpower and Ian Allan’s Dragon’s Wings?

September 30, 2012 at 12:13 am in reply to: Brazil FX-2 decision hoped soon says defence minister #2302343

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Based on Brazil’s goal to be a major regional power (which may put her at odds against USA) then the Dassault Rafale would seem logical provided the determination and funds are there. I agree, cooperating /joining in the PRC would be a good choice too.

January 15, 2012 at 8:01 pm in reply to: why no push props for trainers and light attack/cas aircraft? #2363904

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James bond’s gyroplane

Don’t forget James Bond’s gyroplane from You only live twice. That’s a push prop. How’s that for frontline air support? You can transport it in several crates.

January 15, 2012 at 7:27 pm in reply to: why no push props for trainers and light attack/cas aircraft? #2363939

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What about the OV-10 Bronco?

Why bother with a pushprop when you can have the layout of the OV-10 Bronco? You can still mount a radar in the nose and over mounted wings to give a better ground view. Dual props/engine to give added redundancy.

October 30, 2011 at 10:11 pm in reply to: Chinese pilot practicing carrier ops on Kuznetsov #2375366

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What happened to the A-4K Kahu Skyhawk?

Speaking about the NZAF Skyhawks, where are the airplanes now? Scrapped?
They should have been a good buy for country like Philippines or Argentina (as spares).

October 26, 2011 at 1:16 am in reply to: argentinian air force #2377563

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IAI Kfir C.10

Is the Kfir C.10 (like those that Ecuador has) viable option for Argentina’s air force?

September 25, 2011 at 8:32 pm in reply to: ROCAF F-16 Peace Fenghuang Lockheed Martin glass momento #2308591

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Cemetary is in Canada

“Chang” = Cheung

“Yi” = 1

“Wei” = same as Tony Leung Chau Wai’s name

September 24, 2011 at 9:57 pm in reply to: ROCAF F-16 Peace Fenghuang Lockheed Martin glass momento #2308934

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Don,

His name is Chang Yi Wei (1962.7.15 – 2010.12.28)

The etching on the glass does not have Chinese characters. My mistake.

On top of the face, are the words “Republic of China Air Force”, below that is a picture of a Phoenix perched on top of a set of “wings” with the Nationalist “sun” roundel in between the wings. Below the Phoenix image are the words ” Peace Fenghuang Final Delivery November 1999, Lockheed Martin.”

September 22, 2011 at 9:14 pm in reply to: ROCAF F-16 Peace Fenghuang Lockheed Martin glass momento #2309649

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Don,
I don’t feel comfortable taking a photo out of respect for the dead. I do not see the man’s name etched on the glass but. But this weekend I will visit again and I will write down the man’s name. Maybe someone recognizes him as a pilot. Perhaps he crashed with his plane?

Speaking of which, there is another person nearby as well. He is obviously a part of the Nationalist military. Only his wife’s ashes are there. There is a photo of him dressed in full ceremonial officers uniform.

January 2, 2011 at 11:24 pm in reply to: Chinese J-XX/14/20 p.2 #2334477

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Wow. That is really nice CG artwork
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