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  • in reply to: Chinese Air Power Thread 16 #2309746
    Deino
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    Besides the already known project in close cooperation with TOM Cooper and Harpia Publishing … here’s another piece of possible interest to You:

    Dragon’s Wings by Andreas Rupprecht

    Hardcover: 224 pages
    Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing (October 4, 2013)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 1906537364
    ISBN-13: 978-1906537364
    Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm

    As China continues its rise as a world power, there is growing interest in its military aviation. Very little has been published in the past on the subject because of the difficulty of obtaining information, but aviation authors Tony Buttler and Andreas Rupprecht have been researching this subject together for a number of years, both from the perspective of their interest in the Chinese aircraft and also through an interest in Chinese secret aviation projects. They have now amassed enough material to put together a book on Chinese fighter and bomber aircraft development since Mao’s Communist Party took control of the country in 1949. The book examines the design and development of the country’s major military combat aircraft (fighters, bombers, attack aircraft, antisubmarine) since the industry became established after the Second World War, plus a good number of design proposals which, for whatever reason, were rejected or abandoned. The text is supplemented with photographs, line drawings, and color artwork of the aircraft.

    I hope You won’t be disappointed with that book and overall I need to say THANKS a lot ๐Ÿ˜‰ to so many here … attached is the final cover design and for all interested a preview of the contents !

    I hope You like it …
    Deino

    in reply to: One of the 2 new plane projects of 2013 from China #2309887
    Deino
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    HEY … topic tread’s title is “One of the 2 new plane projects of 2013 from China” and not the X-47B potentially in USN service its benefits and weakpoints … !!!

    Could You please continue this discussion in a seperate tread ?

    Thanks,
    Deino

    in reply to: Future of Venezuelan Air Force #2310129
    Deino
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    Actually to purchase the J-10 might be an interesting solution especialyl in mind of a common engine … another option sometimes rumoured could be the L-15 (JL-10) and the Y-8AEW.

    Deino

    in reply to: One of the 2 new plane projects of 2013 from China #2310132
    Deino
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    ร„hhhm ….and can we please stay on the topic ?? YES, the B-52 is fine, the Tu-95/142 too and the Tu-160 even more … but what the hell has this to to to the topic ???

    Deino ๐Ÿ˜ก

    in reply to: One of the 2 new plane projects of 2013 from China #2311101
    Deino
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    First of all two questions or things to consider !

    1. This is not a Chinese-equivalent of the B2 … at best similar to the X-47B.

    2. What will be the second of these two new projects to be unveiled in 2013 ?

    Deino

    in reply to: Y20 thread #2314699
    Deino
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    in reply to: Y20 thread #2316504
    Deino
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    Why again can’t I see the last posts ???

    I need to “post a reply” to at least see what others have posted ๐Ÿ˜ก

    Anyone else with these problems too ?

    Deino

    in reply to: Y20 thread #2316595
    Deino
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    I’d wager it’s real too, nobody would Photoshop something that ugly. :p

    YES, but that greenish-grey is IMO even stranger than that “ugly” Russian brownish-purple-grey on the Su-34 “Hellducks” ! ๐Ÿ™

    Deino

    in reply to: Y20 thread #2316818
    Deino
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    Paint is on ….. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    in reply to: Turkish Air Force – News & Discussion #2330682
    Deino
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    From my initial observations, it seemed that Turkey was up for a heavier, air-air optimized fighter, something in the class of may be PAK FA or J-20, i.e two-engine, heavy and maneoverable. Latest news indicate a tilt towards single engine, agile and affordable fighter, something like a distant cousin of Gripen or F-16.

    South Korea on the other hand, indicated that they want a fighter to supplement the F-15K, which forms the backbone of their air force. Expectations and requirements are not very high from the KFX – on the other hand I am hearing extremely challanging req.s for the Turkish FX.

    There is also the problem of project management, collaboration and sharing issues. Turkey currently conducts two important projects with South Korea: KT-1T (which is about to be completed) and the Altay main battle tank project. And Turkish experience on S. Korean’s project management, documentation and coordination skills is rather bitter, to say the least.

    But – honestly and I hope You don’t get me wrong !! – simply reading these requirements, desired solutions (You self mention “something in the class of may be PAK FA or J-20, i.e two-engine, heavy and maneoverable”) …. isn’t this a simply unrealistic altitude on behalf or the Turkish side ???

    Deino:confused:

    in reply to: Pak-Fa News Thread part 22 #2368984
    Deino
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    how come Russians an make engines but they cannot make it stealthy like this

    Sorry my friend, but this IS a Russian engine …. and only to put some specail coating with zig-zigs on it doesn’t make it necessarily a stealty engine.

    Deino

    in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #15 #2371222
    Deino
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    Would be a nice scheme for the new โ‚ฌFighters ! ๐Ÿ˜€

    in reply to: Small Air Forces Thread #15 #2371640
    Deino
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    Myanmar seems to be the first export customer of the Q-5J trainer …

    in reply to: Russian Navy Thread 2. #2005914
    Deino
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    No Fuel in Russia For French-Built Warship – Deputy PM

    http://en.rian.ru/military_news/20130205/179239693.html

    Deino

    in reply to: Pak-Fa News Thread part 22 #2372368
    Deino
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    :eek:What if …. ๐Ÿ˜€

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