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USAF IS EXPERIMENTING AND PLANNING FOR THE 6TH GENERATION FIGHTER

Sourced : Next Big Future By Brian Wang The US Air Force has begun experimenting and conceptual planning for a 6th generation fighter aircraft to emerge in coming years as a technological step beyond the F-35. The Navy vision for a future carrier air wing in 2040 and beyond is comprised of the carrier-launched variant… Continue reading USAF IS EXPERIMENTING AND PLANNING FOR THE 6TH GENERATION FIGHTER

CHINA EXPECTED TO HAVE THREE AIRCRAFT CARRIER GROUPS IN NEAR FUTURE

(121125) -- LIAONING AIRCRAFT CARRIER, Nov. 25, 2012 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, sailing on the sea. China has successfully conducted flight landing on its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. After its delivery to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Sept. 25, the aircraft carrier has undergone a series of sailing and technological tests, including the flight of the carrier-borne J-15. Capabilities of the carrier platform and the J-15 have been tested, meeting all requirements and achieving good compatibility, the PLA Navy said. Designed by and made in China, the J-15 is able to carry multi-type anti-ship, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as precision-guided bombs. The J-15 has comprehensive capabilities comparable to those of the Russian Su-33 jet and the U.S. F-18, military experts estimated. (Xinhua/Zha Chunming)

Sourced : Sputnik The Chinese military’s combat capability has significantly grown in the past decade. At present, China’s second aircraft carrier is under construction. According to military expert Liang Fang, the Chinese navy is expected to build its third aircraft carrier battle group in the near future and that would be capable of safeguarding territorial… Continue reading CHINA EXPECTED TO HAVE THREE AIRCRAFT CARRIER GROUPS IN NEAR FUTURE