Naval and Defense News

[ColonelMolerat]

The Japanese have unveiled a new Stealth Plane, the X-2. They are expecting the demonstration plane to make its maiden flight in mid-February.

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: ColonelMolerat

The Japanese have unveiled a new Stealth Plane, the X-2. They are expecting the demonstration plane to make its maiden flight in mid-February.

It's quite safe to say that's a demonstrator, It's not quite the size, and lacks of bevelings for being really stealthy as well as for the shock-entry attacks. Unless Japan is really looking for low-observing and cheaply mass-producible interceptors.

Though the engines is the real focus for the entire design, which is opposite to China's J-20 when using underpowered AL-31 for lots of advanced gizmos.

[mx1]

A bit of update on Polish Navy.

1. ORP Ślęzak - new littoral patrol boat (originally planned as corvette, Polish variant of MEKO family vessels)
has been launched in July 2015, will enter service mid-2016.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ORP_%C5%9 ... %282016%29
http://www.defence24.com/237282,orp-slazak-launched



2. ORP Kormoran - new mine destroyer launched in September 2015, will enter service at the end of 2016, two more ships of this class have been ordered by Polish Navy and should enter service in 2019 and 2022.

http://www.defence24.com/254319,kormora ... r-launched



3. All Orkan class missile boats have been equipped with RBS-15 Mk III missiles in 2015.

http://www.rp.pl/artykul/1172966-Okret- ... zurki.html

BTW Orkan class needs significant correction in current DB, but since the relevant thread is locked I'll wait with submission.

[xavierv]

U.S. Navy Awards Boeing Contract for 20 More P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Incl. 4 for Australia

Boeing will further equip the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with maritime patrol capabilities, building 20 more P-8A Poseidon aircraft following a $2.5 billion U.S. Navy order announced yesterday.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=3513

[xavierv]

China's Sixth Type 903A Fleet Replenishment Oiler Commissioned Into PLAN East Sea Fleet

A commissioning, naming and flag-presenting ceremony of the new Gaoyouhu fleet replenishment oiler (hull number 966) of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) was held solemnly at the Zhoushan naval base in east China’s Zhejiang province. The event means that the vessel is officially commissioned in the PLAN.

Gaoyouhu is the sixth Type 903A fleet replenishment oiler (Qiandaohu class) of the PLAN and the third one for the PLAN East Sea Fleet.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=3515

[Broncepulido]

Speculations in Mer et Marine about if the Super Etendard, after his retirement in late 2016, could be transferred to Argentine (I doubt it very much, because budgetary and political questions): http://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/u ... que-navale

[Hongjian]

Sinosoldier@Sinodefense quoting Henri.K, a long time french Chinawatcher:

A couple of interesting notes about the DF-26, as posted by Henri K.:

- Range: 3500-5000 km
- It is capable of precision strike
- Its flight trajectory is divided into three phases
- Maneuvering reentry vehicles (MaRV) are deployed on the DF-15C, DF-21C, DF-21D, and others
- MaRV technology was developed in China via reverse-engineering "foreign samples" in the '80s.
- Researchers visited museums with the Pershing II missile and took photos of its reentry vehicle
- Development of the MaRV began in 1997, with first MaRV test in 2000, followed by four more MaRV tests in 2002, all at varying angles of attack
- Development of the DF-26 began in 2002
- MaRV maneuverability is attained by its rudder
- The article mentions that the WU-14 is being developed

1991年，我国高超声速再入空气舵机动飞行器预研攻关项目起步，朱广生以室主任助理的身份负责十大关键技术之首的“气动特性研究”项目。研究内容便是以国外20世纪80年代先进机动飞行器为原型，进行“反设计”。
　　“有关国外先进飞行器的性能只能收集到零星的报导，具体尺寸不知道，只能通过别人在国外展览馆参观的时候拍的照片来推断。”朱广生介绍，“而且拍的角度不同照片也不同，只能得出一个大概的轮廓，而要得到气动外形设计的主导思想，只能另谋出路。”
　　为此，朱广生独辟蹊径，采用理论分析、计算及典型风洞试验相结合的方法，反推断国外某先进飞行器的设计思路。“看照片，我就会思考他们为什么会设计成两个锥？根据人家展览的实际外形等反推出他们的设计思路，这就叫‘反设计’。”朱广生说。通过对组成飞行器的“舵”与“体”气动特性作用机理的研究，朱广生揭示了空气舵机动飞行器双锥体匹配、“体”“舵”匹配的气动变化规律。

一直到2000年，才进行我国第一个机动飞行器的飞行试验，飞行攻角被限制为14°。尽管试验很成功，但朱广生并不服气。国外专家所谓的“头激波不允许打到舵上”的说法对吗？
　　后来，朱广生自己从各大资料中寻找答案。在攻克了一个个难题、破解了一道道拦路虎后，朱广生终于找到了答案。他将教科书中激波压缩之后的公式结合外形实际进行推导，再结合飞行器的实际飞行参数进行量化处理，最后发现扰动区和未扰动区的分界面形成的并不是激波而是膨胀波，而膨胀形成的热流并不高。
　　朱广生将此发现写成了一篇论文向上级汇报，并得到了总师陈福田院士的支持。2002年，一院又先后打出了4发导弹，选择的攻角分别为14°、16°、18°、20°，均获得圆满成功，回收的残骸外观验证了朱广生的判断，同时也证明了当初国外专家误导了中国设计人员。

Additionally, it is mentioned that the DF-26 RV has a reentry-speed of Mach 12 to Mach 18.

[Hongjian]

http://china-defense.blogspot.com/2016/ ... shang.html

"Photo of the day: "Long March 8", the second Shang Class nuclear-powered attack submarine"

"This 7000 tons attack sub was launched in 2003 but we have to wait 13 years for this official news photo"




Welcome to the hell that is Chinese Defense Watching.

[xavierv]

Video: PLAN Type 056 Corvette Testing its Weapons at Sea Including HQ-10 RAM-Like CIWS

China Central Television news channel (CCTV 13) released a video showing the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class) Quanzhou in a live fire exercise. The video is interesting as it shows a live launch of the HQ-10 close-in weapon system (CIWS) which is often compared to the American RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=3518

[AlGrant]

UCLASS looks set to become CBARS!

Unmanned strike or unmanned recon roles look to have been shelved in favour of ........ a tanker!

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defens ... =hootsuite

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: AlGrant

Unmanned strike or unmanned recon roles look to have been shelved in favour of ........ a tanker!

It save lots of pilots' careers as well. Hope unmanned refueling isn't hard as unmanned dogfighting.

[Broncepulido]

Probably up to 6xSu-35S deployed in Latakia from late January 2016 (reported bort numbers 01 and 02): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcRG7MF ... 2CmNo9O-Pg

[BrianinMinnie]

[font="Times New Roman"]Remarks Previewing the FY 2017 Defense Budget
As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, Washington DC, February 2, 2016
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“And the last project I want to highlight is one that we're calling the arsenal plane, which takes one of our oldest aircraft platform and turns it into a flying launchpad for all sorts of different conventional payloads. In practice, the arsenal plane will function as a very large airborne magazine, network to fifth generation aircraft that act as forward sensor and targeting nodes, essentially combining different systems already in our inventory to create holy new capabilities.
So these are just a few examples of what the SCO has done so far and they're working a lot more.”

My Question,

Does this mean that a prototype or such has already been flown or tested by the SCO or DARPA or the like and the results have been appraised to the point where it appears to be a feasible concept that the DOD is actually going to consider?

Its always seemed like a Megafortress like vehicle would make sense in modern combat environment assuming its survivability can be worked out. Also using another fictional Dale Brown aircraft as my point of refence wasn’t there also a B-1 bomber that used AA and ASM and even Laser or Anti SAT wepons to crush the bad guys? Would modern jammers & stealth enhancements allow for this to work?

Just throwing it out for convo.

thanks

Brian

[DESRON420]

The SM-6 has about the dimensions of a ALCM. I wonder what kind of range you'd get if you air launched it. Something to check with the Mount Editor!

[xavierv]

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey for U.S. Navy COD Mission Receives Official Designation: CMV-22B

In February 2015, the U.S. Navy announced the Carrier Onboard Delivery, commonly referred to as COD, platform of the future would be a maritime variant of the V-22 Osprey. Until recently, that aircraft was referred to as the Navy variant. Now, that V-22 has an official designation: CMV-22B.
The main mission of the COD platform is to provide the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander with time-critical, long-range aerial logistics support by transporting personnel, mail and priority cargo from advance bases to the sea base. The CMV-22B will be the same as the MV-22B with three additions. It will include an extended-range fuel system, a high-frequency radio and a public address system.

Read more: http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=3533

1st Flight of Thales SEARCHMASTER radar on French Navy Atlantique 2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ6sd-FItp0

Thales announced the first flight of the SEARCHMASTER radar, developed as part of France’s Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) upgrade programme, and available for export. According to Thales, this major milestone for the ATL2 upgrade and the SEARCHMASTER is proof of the advanced state of development and maturity of the radar, just two years after the contract was awarded.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=3532

[hellfish6]

CMV-22B? That's pretty lame. I blame the Marines for bucking standards - "Marine" V-22, as opposed to "Cargo" V-22 or "Multimission" V-22. How about UV-22B?

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: hellfish6

CMV-22B? That's pretty lame. I blame the Marines for bucking standards - "Marine" V-22, as opposed to "Cargo" V-22 or "Multimission" V-22. How about UV-22B?

As well as a rare destination with 3 English letters ahead for aircrafts.

[xavierv]

Doesn't the C hint at a possible ASW mission kit for the V-22 ?
I know Boeing worked on it. May the Navy will get it down the road.

[Eggstor]

My Question,

Does this mean that a prototype or such has already been flown or tested by the SCO or DARPA or the like and the results have been appraised to the point where it appears to be a feasible concept that the DOD is actually going to consider?

Its always seemed like a Megafortress like vehicle would make sense in modern combat environment assuming its survivability can be worked out. Also using another fictional Dale Brown aircraft as my point of refence wasn’t there also a B-1 bomber that used AA and ASM and even Laser or Anti SAT wepons to crush the bad guys? Would modern jammers & stealth enhancements allow for this to work?

Just throwing it out for convo.

thanks

Brian

The B-1R was proposed by Boeing as a Mach 2 air-to-air-"optimized" (with up to 24 AMRAAMs) upgrade. I don't think it got to the prototype stage before being dropped.

[poaw]

ORIGINAL: hellfish6

CMV-22B? That's pretty lame. I blame the Marines for bucking standards - "Marine" V-22, as opposed to "Cargo" V-22 or "Multimission" V-22. How about UV-22B?

The M in MV-22 is for multimission. It's not a U because that's is typically used for aircraft providing combat support as opposed to directly engaging in combat. The Navy's variant was originally supposed to be HV-22 (years and years ago).

ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

Doesn't the C hint at a possible ASW mission kit for the V-22 ?
I know Boeing worked on it. May the Navy will get it down the road.

No C is for Transport. ASW would be S.