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[fatman17]

China is moving closer to mass-producing an improved engine with a longer lifespan and more power for its first aircraft carrier-based fighter jet, the J-15, according to military analysts.

They said technical problems had been overcome and the WS-10H turbofan engine now had the thrust and lifespan to put it on par with the AL-31F Russian-made engine that was initially used in the fighter jet.

Details about the WS-10H emerged after military sources told the South China Morning Post this week that a new and improved engine for China’s J-20 stealth fighter would be ready for mass production by the end of the year.

 

[fatman17]

RD93 requires a overhaul after 500 hours which is low when one compares with western power plants.

 

[salman-1]

China is moving closer to mass-producing an improved engine with a longer lifespan and more power for its first aircraft carrier-based fighter jet, the J-15, according to military analysts.

They said technical problems had been overcome and the WS-10H turbofan engine now had the thrust and lifespan to put it on par with the AL-31F Russian-made engine that was initially used in the fighter jet.

Details about the WS-10H emerged after military sources told the South China Morning Post this week that a new and improved engine for China’s J-20 stealth fighter would be ready for mass production by the end of the year.

What's the life span of Al31F and what's ws10h will hold long for running. Please inform

 

[khanasifm]

RD93 requires a overhaul after 500 hours which is low when one compares with western power plants.

Yes compared to western it’s low but it was report in Afm article 800 hours compared to f-7p/pg engine of 300 hours

Not sure about mirage engine but assuming it’s in same range as f-7


At the same time rd-93 is 1/3 the price of pw f-16 engine

I thinks comparing Russia. Or even European eqpt to US is not fair US leads the industry’s standards in performance

 

[fatman17]

What's the life span of Al31F and what's ws10h will hold long for running. Please inform

1000+ hrs. is my guesstimate which would be a huge improvement over the past.

 

[Windjammer]

Guys, i don't want to sound like Hazrat Zarvan, but watching a defence day special documentary on HUM TV last night which entirely focused in detail on the manufacturing of JF-17 at PAC Kamra, i noticed at least one aircraft under build which appeared different from others as it supported a Black Radome, the camouflage was different colour and even the name ''Thunder'' below the cockpit was written in hi viz and different pattern.

 

[GriffinsRule]

Maybe for Nigerian AF

 

[salman-1]

1000+ hrs. is my guesstimate which would be a huge improvement over the past.

Just a thought may be a flight of any aircraft might be considered as one flight hour, it might be a a 30mln or 2hrs, as 7 to 800 hrs is not enough to fly for 10 years. As 800 hrs if Considered for Rd93, it Comes out to be 80hrs a year.

 

[Sinnerman108]

1000+ hrs. is my guesstimate which would be a huge improvement over the past.

Actually the AL31 itself is not the most reliable engine, and has lower than expected life.

 

[Windjammer]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1038748149224013825

 

[CriticalThought]

Is there any Shaheen VII planned for 2018?

@Windjammer @Oscar @Bilal Khan (Quwa)

 

[ghazi52]

Quaid-e-Azam M.A. Jinnah with Asghar Khan at PAF Academy Risalpur in 1947-48 .

 

[python-000]

Jf-17, F-16 Jf-17 , F-16 Jf-17 , F-16 will PAF ever consider any other platform for its fighting fleet
PAF is so weak in terms of fighter plans to tackle 21st century challenges....

 

[Knight Rider]

Jf-17, F-16 Jf-17 , F-16 Jf-17 , F-16 will PAF ever consider any other platform for its fighting fleet
PAF is so weak in terms of fighter plans to tackle 21st century challenges....

We all are frustrated on this issue of PAF as well as Army and Navy not getting new war machines.
PAF can always go for J-11Ds and J-10Cs. But we need good amount of money first for such a deal to happen with China. IK government is working on the corruption issues and economic issues as we speak. We will soon Insha Allah get the money we need to buy such equipment from China. But the deal should come with TOT agreement so that PAC can build one or both of the aircrafts (J-10 and J-11) at home, just like the JF-17.

 

[python-000]

We all are frustrated on this issue of PAF as well as Army and Navy not getting new war machines.
PAF can always go for J-11Ds and J-10Cs. But we need good amount of money first for such a deal to happen with China. IK government is working on the corruption issues and economic issues as we speak. We will soon Insha Allah get the money we need to buy such equipment from China. But the deal should come with TOT agreement so that PAC can build one or both of the aircrafts (J-10 and J-11) at home, just like the JF-17.

Yes you are right & we hope for the Best for Pakistan INSHALLAH, beside that can we go for J-31 v2 !!!