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Normally it took about 12 months for a type 054A from launch to commissioning. During this period, the ship would undergo out-fitting and sea trials. Some ships took more than 12 months, some took less than that. Pakistan's type 054AP has some different equipment compare with Chinese ship...

I read so much boastful statements on Vinfast expansion to overseas market, particulary USA and Europe. Yet... " The company sold about 30,000 vehicles last year and has forecast sales of more than 45,000 for 2021. It is aiming to begin delivery of electric vehicles produced at its factory in...

I came from a coastal town where we have 3 small islands almost exactly 30km away from coast, and we used to take boat rides to that island. In a way we have learned to judge approximate distance while at sea, using horizon line as a guide. From the fourth photo posted by Yusheng above, the...

Sorry, I have difficulty on this as well. Time will tell whether it is Z18 or AC313.

China Coast Guard has acquired Z8/Z18.

I read a lot of Pakistani members refer to J-10 as a short range fighter implying its range inferiority, and so I made a comparative check on publicly available data. Combat Range J10 (no external tank) = 1,450km; Ferry range 3,800km with 3 fuel tanks and no weaponloads. JF-17 (no external...

LOL, my brain was fried, very blur...

PLANS Nanning #162, launched in 2019 Feb 23rd. Commissioing will be in April 2021. (Chinese wikipedia stated commisioning date will be 2021-4-10, i,e, tomorrow).

Enlarge photo from Deino's post above.

Purely a speculation from me, PLAAF has 1 variant with single, and 2nd variant with twin seats (j31). Then the navy also has 2 variants with foldable wings and tail hook, a single seat and a twin seat (j35). Thus the 4 variants as mentioned during the interview. 新一代飞机 would be traslated more...

From East Pendulum The Chinese navy confirmed tonight that the aircraft carrier's aircraft group Liaoning is being sent into the waters around Taiwan for "a routine training campaign," and says such activities will be organized nominally and regularly. Photo from CCTV footage on the 6 ships...

Many modules sighted in previous photos, on the right side of the drydock, seem to be missing, very likely having been joined with the main hull. Also what look like part of angle deck has been added.

Since AK-2 is not finalised yet, absorbing the best of VT-4 design into AK-2's final version, i.e. combining the best of the two into one, would be a smart move.

MediaRoom - News Releases/Statements Boeing Forecasts Strong Growth in China’s Aviation Market Despite Near-term Challenges China remains on track to become world’s largest aviation market 20-year demand for commercial airplanes and services worth $3.1 trillion Beijing, Nov. 12, 2020 – Boeing...

That depends on what news media you are accessing. Go for the major newspaper like the Star, The New Straits Times, Berita Harian etc. Major news papers have many sections that includes interesting and dull news. Google search cannot find out every news reported on traditional newspaper...

The current 131 is a type 052D.

You are right, I can't find any news in our Malaysian news portals. But there are many reports originated from India, LOL! :blink: Looks like wishful "make me feel good" reports from typical Indian media.

Malaysia is evaluating several light weight combat jets under it's LCA programe. LCA for Malaysia does NOT specifically refer to Indian Tejas, it is just a generalised term for any Light Combat Aircraft that includes FA-50, Tejas, JF-17, Yak-130, M-346, L15B, L-39NG and Boeing T-X...

Here is another one in youtube, the youtuber "MH Defence" talked as if it is a fact and gave a lot of supportive "fact" data, LOL! The World is full of peope willingly spreading false information.

Ha! I was surprised since the poster is HI Sutton. Then I check today's date. Good one!