China's Super Mig-21: Success or Failure? Why JL-9 trainer can't fly like an advanced fighter? скачать в хорошем качестве

China's Super Mig-21: Success or Failure? Why JL-9 trainer can't fly like an advanced fighter?

In early 21st century, China designed and built a fighter trainer aircraft, it is described as a super Mig-21, possibly the most powerful Mig-21 in the world. China Air Force video list:    • J-20 fighter promotional video from China ...   The plane is called JL-9 trainer. It is an advance trainer or light attack aircraft, later it entered service in both Chinese Air Force and Navy. The plane is quite controversial, some people claim Chinese military wasted resources on a design way behind current technology, others argue JL-9 is reliable and can serve the military without relying on any imported engine or key components. The design is based on FTC-2000 fighter, and closely resembling a two seat Mig-21 trainer jet except nose section. The key difference is that JL-9 can house a small size pulse-doppler fire-control radar in the nose radar dome. It has upgraded avionics, can perform supersonic training missions, and has limited air defense and ground attack capability. The JL-9 has an in-flight refueling probe. And it is fitted with double-delta wings to improve the aircraft’s angle of attack. However this plane’s flight performance can not possibly get close to J-10, J-11 or J-15. However, the JL-9 is 100% Chinese made, it has a very old WP-13F turbojet engine, while its main competitor, the L15 advanced trainer jet relies on Ukrainian turbofan. This means the JL-9 went into mass production, while the L15 trainer struggled for year, even though on paper it is the only suitable jet for today’s Chinese military. The first JL-9 prototype took flight in December 2003. An upgraded version of the JL-9 equipped with a stability control augmentation system, and a microwave landing system. A naval version of the aircraft, incorporated with a tail hook, is now one of the main trainer for Chinese aircraft carrier pilots. The JL-9 features an all digital cockpit, with three multifunctional displays, a head-up display, a radar warning receiver, electronic countermeasures and an electronic flight instrumentation system. It is equipped with databus that supports multiple types of weapons, including guided ammunitions. The plane can use medium range air to air missiles, and air to ground guided missiles. Even though the JL-9 flight performance is at the same level as the Mig-21, but it is reliable and accessible, that is the reason it is now one of the key players in Chinese Air Force and Navy. Chinese military news play list:    • Pakistan J-10C fighter First Photo! The ma...   Chinese space exploration:    • New Mars photos from China - Feb 2022, inc...   Photo and video: Wiki common, Yangshipin site, MoD China site