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April 28, 2011
J-15 Flying Shark
China reveals of its more or less indigenous J-15 Flying Shark, a "heavy fighter" purpose built for the Chongqing, formerly the Russian aircraft carrier Varyag.
It comes equipped with large surface area wings (for extra lift at low speeds) that fold (for a small footprint on a crowded aircraft carrier deck), reinforced landing gear (for high, sink-rate landings), a tailhook (for arrested landing on short carrier decks) and a light blue paint scheme to signal its role in the People's Liberation Army’s Navy.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at April 28, 2011 06:28 AM