Naval and Defense News

[Hongjian]

ORIGINAL: AlmightyTallest

Rheinmetall Air Defence - Oerlikon Skyshield High Energy Laser (HEL) Demonstration

Adaptation of the earlier gun mounted Skyshield.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fefSQZVGD1g&index=55&list=FLUbMa9kEYoLP3_Zlc2nzVPA

Do they say how much power it has?

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: AlmightyTallest

Rheinmetall Air Defence - Oerlikon Skyshield High Energy Laser (HEL) Demonstration

Adaptation of the earlier gun mounted Skyshield.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fefSQZVGD1g&index=55&list=FLUbMa9kEYoLP3_Zlc2nzVPA

This also put their own 'innovation' of AHEAD rounds into embrassment. But we're too early to talk about the application of laser warfare yet.

[Hongjian]

J-10B with PL-10 High Agility/Off Boresight SRAAM confirmed.

[Dysta]

Well, with these missiles, the NATO code 'Firefly' will becomes a compliment than a mockery. As long as they can penetrate the wall of AMRAAMs.

[Hongjian]

NATO code is actually FIREBIRD.

And yes, the PL-10 is an direly needed update for China's largely mediocre SRAAM arsenal, consisting of mere AIM-9M/P level PL-8Bs and the imported, but probably downgraded R-73s (that were only compatible with the Russian imported Flankers, whose numbers are decreasing by the year).

Now, the next thing I look forward to, is to see a J-10B or J-11/16 variant with the vaunted PL-15 long range BVRAAM.

[Broncepulido]

I'm spending extra hours using the Chinese on-line translators ...

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: Broncepulido

I'm spending extra hours using the Chinese on-line translators ...

You don't have to. Put some Chinese sources in there, and I will try to give it a translation. But I usually put only an essential part of the detail that is beneficial for DB3000 update.

[AlmightyTallest]

Regarding the questions about the Skyshield High Energy Laser (HEL) Demonstration, here's some info on the system from Rheinmetall Defence. First prototype from the video seems to have been a 30kw demonstrator, but the article mentions a 50kw system test as well.

http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/en/rheinmetall_defence/public_relations/themen_im_fokus/rheinmetall_hel_live_fire/

The effectiveness of Rheinmetall HEL effectors in air defence applications was plain to see. In roughly four seconds, the 30kW laser weapon technology demonstrator deflagrated an 82mm mortar shell at a range of 1,000 metres. Then, in a counter rocket, artillery, mortar and missile (C-RAMM) scenario, the effector demonstrated its ability to neutralize very small ballistic threats in mid flight. Twice the demonstrator detected, identified, tracked and engaged 82mm-diameter steel spheres fired by compressed air in rapid succession, scoring five out of five the first time, and four out five the next. In the “low, slow, small” scenario, the HEL effector neutralized a VTUAV reconnaissance drone by destroying its optronics. But the crescendo came with the successful downing of three jet-powered UAVs that flew into the target zone one right after the other, replicating a saturation attack.

[Dysta]

Four pictures of the technology showcases for Chinese-developed Superconducting motor and catapult, location and convention name unknown.

Notice the J-15 model is displayed on the catapult model. An alleged speculation to develop the catapult-launch version of J-15, which is conflicted to most military medias believed the original Su-33 never designed to launch that way.

Also note the superconducting motor, believed it can be used as the most advance propulsion system and power plant with this technology.

[Broncepulido]

Thanks Dysta for your very kind offer.

[Triode]

And again News from Russia [:)]

If somebody interesting in 50 Mt torpedoes ,here is one of variants of this system :

http://i.imgur.com/EOVd8ll.jpg

translation:
slide 3

"Oceanic Multipurpose System "Status-6"

Head executor OAO "CKB MT "Rubin"

Purpose : damage of important economic facilities in the area of the enemy coast and causing guarantee unacceptable damage to national territory through the establishment of extensive zones of radioactive contamination, unsuitable for implementation in these areas of military, economic, civilian or other activity for a long periods of time.

Nuclear subs, carriers of self-propelled underwater vehicles

left project 09852 "Belgorod" , right project 09851 "Khabarovsk" (under 09852 mini-sub, 09851 carries "Status" in torpedo tubes)

scheme of torpedo

characteristics:
dept up to 1000m , max speed 195 km/h , max range 10000 km , diameter 1,5 m

than left side engine and control system ,centre : carriers submarine "Sarov" , submarine "Khabarovsk"


So, I for one welcome our new 50Mt overlords [&o]

also not only nuclear warhead but also nuclear propulsion, I like it [:)]

[VIF2NE]

Trolling from Ministry Defence Russia [;)]

[Broncepulido]

The four Jiangwei I Type 053H2G Chinese frigates (1992-2015) converted in Chinese Coast Guard Cutters, keepping only the four 37mm quadruple mounts: http://china-defense.blogspot.com.es/

[Hongjian]

New photos of the J-11D advanced Sino-Flanker.

One can clearly see the canted nose housing the AESA, as well as an upgraded IRST. IFR-probe is visible as well. The MAWS/RWS also seems to be different compared to the ones spotted on earlier Chinese Flankers.

[Hongjian]

Great photos of the Sino-US joint naval excercise off Maryport Naval Station, Florida.
A Chinese Type 052C Luyang-II class DDG and a Type 054A Jiangkai-II class FFG took part in it. This PLAN task force is currently on an around-the-world tour. They are now for a visit to Cuba.

http://lt.cjdby.net/thread-2100486-1-1.html

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: Hongjian

Image

Wow, in such camera angle, some amateur would think the 052C is a frigate, and 054A is a corvette, when comparing to the ABCD in the middle of the line.

But still a very rare picture to put two starring navies together.

[NakedWeasel]

That Tico sure looks imposing as Hell in this photo, as well. [:D]

[Hongjian]

http://www.popularmechanics.com/militar ... y-missile/
http://freebeacon.com/national-security ... e-missile/

Depending on source and analyst, these corkscrew contrails over Korla, Xinjiang Province a few days ago, were either an ASAT test, or a ABM test.
Bill Gertz believes that it was a DN-3 super-high altitude ASAT kinetic interceptor, just as the one tested in 2013 which reached 18,600 miles above earth to hit satellites orbiting in the same orbit as GPS, while others say it might be a SC-19 or HQ-19 ABM, which is the Chinese equivalent of the THAAD, performing an Energy-Management Steering Maneuver (EMSM) to bleed off velocity to hit RVs at lower altitudes.

Anyway, there are consistent reports about China testing ABM, and I personally believe that this one might be the HQ-19. Simply because Korla is known to be China's ABM test-site, equipped with a giant Cobra Dane-like ABM AESA radar and the location of past ABM tests.



The ABM radar in Korla:




Prospective HQ-19 launch:

[Dysta]

I have difficulty to comprehend why many non-Chinese medias report this as an anti-satellite test, even when Chinese MoD announced some events are terminal/mid-course ABM tests. Are they try to say these aren't ABM at all?

[mikmykWS]

ORIGINAL: Dysta

I have difficulty to comprehend why many non-Chinese medias report this as an anti-satellite test, even when Chinese MoD announced some events are terminal/mid-course ABM tests. Are they try to say these aren't ABM at all?

Why don't you go ask them?

Mike