CHINA'S SUBMARINE HUNTING PLANE HAS A GIANT STINGER

[Deino]

Thanks dude, you are always the man to consult!
Are they anti-sub or what are their functions?

The two other types are EW/ELINT/AEW-types but the Y-8GX-6 is indeed an ASW-type.

 

[Mustang06]

That's one sweet looking plane!

 

[Keel]

Exciting feature for installing the MAD boom
But the long tail is a big challenge for the pilots on taking off and landing

 

[Beast]

Exciting feature for installing the MAD boom
But the long tail is a big challenge for the pilots on taking off and landing

I am sure auto pilot mode is available unless breaks down.

 

[Keel]

I am sure auto pilot mode is available unless breaks down.

I dont know if auto-piloting can be as easily deployed during the above mentioned maneuvers

 

[cnleio]

I think China need 200x~300x domestic anti-sub planes to protect our offshore security.

 

[cnleio]

 

[j20dragon]

Time for shark hunting season!

 

[Beidou2020]

Type 056A corvette and the Y-8Q must be deployed in vast numbers to the SCS.

 

[Beidou2020]

Time to deploy these assets to the SCS.