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ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

I propose that we (Matrix forums member or CMANO fan) use this thread to share news articles about defense and naval topics closely (or even remotely) related to CMANO.

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ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

I propose that we (Matrix forums member or CMANO fan) use this thread to share news articles about defense and naval topics closely (or even remotely) related to CMANO.

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After the success of KJ-200, the next generation medium-sized AWACS (KJ-500/High New 9?) has been developed at SAC since late 2000s. Based on the Y-9 platform and some hardware of KJ-200, the original "balance beam" radar antenna was replaced by a fixed rotodome containing three AESA antennas arranged in a triangular configuration, a design similar to that of KJ-2000 in order to provide a full 360° coverage. The radar is still the product of the 38th Institute. Rotodomes of different shapes were evaluated onboard a Y-8CE radar testbed, and a circular dish shape was selected as the final configuration. A SATCOM antenna has been integrated to the top of the rotodome as well. It also has large nose and tail radomes which could house additional radar antennas to cover both forward and rear hemispheres. Similar to High New 8, it features two large rectangular bar shaped fairings housing ELINT antennas on both sides of the rear fuselage. Therefore the aircraft can fly the ELINT mission as well. Unlike KJ-200, two additional ventral stabilizers were attached to the tail in order to further enhance stability during the flight. At least two KJ-500 prototypes (#737) were constructed by late 2013. KJ-500 is speculated to be in the same class of KJ-2000 in terms of AEW capability and is expected to replace KJ-200. The first KJ-500 entered the service with PLAAF 26th Division at the end of 2014.

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This newest member of the "High New" series was first spotted in April 2011 at CFTE (S/N 720?). Unlike Y-8W, Y-9JB is based on the new Y-9 platform powered by four WJ-6C turboprop engines with 6-blade high efficiency propellers. As an EW aircraft it features four large rectangular shaped ELINT antennas on both sides of the forward and rear fuselage. Additional antennas are installed inside fairings at the wingtips, beneath and on top of the mid-fuselage, on top of the vertical tailfin, underneath the nose as well as inside the nose/tail cone. Four blade antennas are installed on top of the wing near the wing root. An EO turret (containing FLIR/TV) is also mounted underneath the fuselage for surveillance purpose. Y-9JB has been speculated as an advanced ELINT platform similar to American EP-3. At least two High New 8 were constructed by spring 2012. The newly constructed aircraft now features two additional small vertical stabilizing fins on its tail. The first Y-9JB entered the service with PLAN in early 2013. Currently at least three are in service (S/N 9211, 9221, 9241). They have been flying routine ELINT missions over the East China Sea facing Japan.

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It was first reported in October 2012 that a new psychological warfare variant (High New 10/Y-9XZ?) has been developed based on the Y-9 platform. The aircraft was rumored to have a new capability of hacking into enemy communication network. Therefore it could be used to interrupt the internet traffic or spread false information and create chaos through social network inside enemy territory by taking control of key web servers. Y-9XZ is believed to have entered the service with PLAAF in mid-2014 (S/N 30x1x?) and expected to replace the earlier Y-8XZ.

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A recent image (April 2014) indicated that a new ECM variant similar to Y-8G has been developed based on the Y-9 platform (Y-9G/High New 11?). It features a new chin radome plus three large oval and rectangular shaped antenna panels along each side of the fuselage as well as two plate antennas attached to the vertical tailfin. An array of blade antennas can be seen under the fuselage. This suggests a powerful, sophisticated and comprehensive electronic jamming system was installed to suppress enemy radar and communication, possibly using the phased array technology. Y-9G is expected to replace the earlier Y-8G.

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ORIGINAL: Hongjian

A few more PLAAF updates:
Y-9 Special Mission Aircrafts

KJ-500 AWACS delivered to the PLAAF

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After the success of KJ-200, the next generation medium-sized AWACS (KJ-500/High New 9?) has been developed at SAC since late 2000s. Based on the Y-9 platform and some hardware of KJ-200, the original "balance beam" radar antenna was replaced by a fixed rotodome containing three AESA antennas arranged in a triangular configuration, a design similar to that of KJ-2000 in order to provide a full 360° coverage. The radar is still the product of the 38th Institute. Rotodomes of different shapes were evaluated onboard a Y-8CE radar testbed, and a circular dish shape was selected as the final configuration. A SATCOM antenna has been integrated to the top of the rotodome as well. It also has large nose and tail radomes which could house additional radar antennas to cover both forward and rear hemispheres. Similar to High New 8, it features two large rectangular bar shaped fairings housing ELINT antennas on both sides of the rear fuselage. Therefore the aircraft can fly the ELINT mission as well. Unlike KJ-200, two additional ventral stabilizers were attached to the tail in order to further enhance stability during the flight. At least two KJ-500 prototypes (#737) were constructed by late 2013. KJ-500 is speculated to be in the same class of KJ-2000 in terms of AEW capability and is expected to replace KJ-200. The first KJ-500 entered the service with PLAAF 26th Division at the end of 2014.

Y-9JB ELINT ("Sino EP-3")

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This newest member of the "High New" series was first spotted in April 2011 at CFTE (S/N 720?). Unlike Y-8W, Y-9JB is based on the new Y-9 platform powered by four WJ-6C turboprop engines with 6-blade high efficiency propellers. As an EW aircraft it features four large rectangular shaped ELINT antennas on both sides of the forward and rear fuselage. Additional antennas are installed inside fairings at the wingtips, beneath and on top of the mid-fuselage, on top of the vertical tailfin, underneath the nose as well as inside the nose/tail cone. Four blade antennas are installed on top of the wing near the wing root. An EO turret (containing FLIR/TV) is also mounted underneath the fuselage for surveillance purpose. Y-9JB has been speculated as an advanced ELINT platform similar to American EP-3. At least two High New 8 were constructed by spring 2012. The newly constructed aircraft now features two additional small vertical stabilizing fins on its tail. The first Y-9JB entered the service with PLAN in early 2013. Currently at least three are in service (S/N 9211, 9221, 9241). They have been flying routine ELINT missions over the East China Sea facing Japan.

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ORIGINAL: Hongjian

Y-9XZ (PsyOps Aircraft)

(This one would be quite important in a Taiwan Invasion-scenario, as China would use them to spread messages and propaganda throughout their communication networks to make the ROC military surrender)

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It was first reported in October 2012 that a new psychological warfare variant (High New 10/Y-9XZ?) has been developed based on the Y-9 platform. The aircraft was rumored to have a new capability of hacking into enemy communication network. Therefore it could be used to interrupt the internet traffic or spread false information and create chaos through social network inside enemy territory by taking control of key web servers. Y-9XZ is believed to have entered the service with PLAAF in mid-2014 (S/N 30x1x?) and expected to replace the earlier Y-8XZ.

Y-9G (Standoff-ECM carrier)

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A recent image (April 2014) indicated that a new ECM variant similar to Y-8G has been developed based on the Y-9 platform (Y-9G/High New 11?). It features a new chin radome plus three large oval and rectangular shaped antenna panels along each side of the fuselage as well as two plate antennas attached to the vertical tailfin. An array of blade antennas can be seen under the fuselage. This suggests a powerful, sophisticated and comprehensive electronic jamming system was installed to suppress enemy radar and communication, possibly using the phased array technology. Y-9G is expected to replace the earlier Y-8G.

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ORIGINAL: Hongjian

J-20 Prototype #2015 (First flight Dec. 2014)

2014 was a big year for the J-20 project. Four prototypes flew in that year, each being the 'pre-production' types with more complete mission avionics, beginning with Prototype #2011 that first took off into the sky on March 1, 2014.

We can see that the J-20 now features an F-35 EOTS-styled chin-mounted EO system, possibly indicating Multirole/Air-to-Ground capability of the final J-20 version, as well as modified control surfaces with clipped edges for improved VLO performance. Also, it does sport a completely new, silver-ish colour now, making it resemble the F-22/F-35, which suggests that the RAM coating has been improved as well (compared to the Black color of the previous prototypes).

An interesting arrangement of transparent windows have been identified to be distributed around the J-20's body, suggesting a similiar role as the F-35's EODAS suite (due to the similiar distribution)

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Good shot on Proto #2012 - Note the Luneburg-lense besides the presumed bi-directional EODAS port!

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At NAVDEX 2015 naval defense exhibition which was taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, last week, Navantia unveiled the F-538 frigate design it is proposing for the Peruvian Navy. Navantia representatives at NAVDEX 2015 told Navy Recognition that this new Frigate design is based on the proven AVANTE 3000/2400 design. This new design incorporates lessons learned in building the Spanish F-100, Norwegian F-310 and Australian AWS destroyers.
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The scale model on display at NAVDEX 2015 showed the F-538 fitted according to the Peruvian Navy requirements. The informed observer will immediatly notice a quite unique weapons fit on top of the helicopter hangar: No less than three Close In Weapon System (CIWS) are present:
- 2x Rheinmetall Millenium 35mm gun systems
- 1x Raytheon RAM launcher (21x RAM block A1 missiles) between the two guns

Navantia representative explained that this quite unique configuration were part of the Peruvian Navy requirements.

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ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2454

2x Milleniums and 1x RAM side by side... goog luck penetrating that!

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ORIGINAL: VFA41_Lion

Good lord that J-20 is one ugly aircraft.

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ORIGINAL: Triode

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ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2454

2x Milleniums and 1x RAM side by side... goog luck penetrating that!

Hmm... well

In Russian Navy Air Defence of ship is measured in so called "successfully repelled standart air strike"

for frigate it is 3 air raid in each 4 ARM + 8 ASM, also frigate AAD must denied enemy ability
to use guided glide bombs

looking at this ship AAD I really dont see why you so happy about it
enemy dont even need to use ASM/ARM against it,just cheap guided glide bombs (after all we live in age of JSOW,SDB,PBK-500U,UPAB family and etc.)

also I think only one FCR + SARH missiles=fail
yes RAM launcher is ok but too short range, if enemy atack with something like Kh-31 it will end quickly

but since this thing is not bought with my money [:)],
all this Marina de Guerra del Perú problems