Not surprising it has already been tested on the first Hyuga.
Thanks for the vid.
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Not surprising it has already been tested on the first Hyuga.
Versus its combat record ? Did you even bothered to research that ? Probably not.The bird had 7 accident records Four while testing and Three during operation, I don't think it's a good buying.
And far superior than the helo in many ways. The trade offs are more than acceptable. Your PLA wish Chinese aviation have the expertise to develop something like the Osprey.The two wings make it less compact for helicopter duty.
And far superior than the helo in many ways. The trade offs are more than acceptable. Your PLA wish Chinese aviation have the expertise to develop something like the Osprey.
An Osprey and helo mix for Japan will make the Japanese Navy a valuable and powerful ally in any sea based multinational military operation.Precisely. The Ospreys are perfect for carrier-based operations. And it goes in line with JMSDF's plans to acquire 3-4 WASP class amphibious assault ships from the United States.
Ospreys have the capability of being used as troop transports, to excellent gunships, and even can accommodate ASW capability
They are in a league of their own.
If you add in the F-35Bs, Japan will have a powerful sea based aviation deterrent.
But, I agree with many members here, that China triggered the re-arm process of Japan, lead to even nuclear weapon competent
Before we never considered China as a threat. But with North Korea's belligerence, and the China's rather obtrusive policy towards hegemony, which is in clear violation of the 1978 Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Japan, Japan is forced to awaken from our pacifism to a more robust military and geopolitical policy.
What you are seeing is just the beginning. As Japan enters the global stage as a military power, we have just begun to partner with foreign countries in military R&D. Just these past 2 months, we have signed military R&D partnerships with:
1) Israel, 2) Australia, 3) France, and 4) the United Kingdom.The future is bright for Japan and the rest of Asia - Pacific.
I believe Japan is the one who violated the peace treaty with China due to the illegal purchase of Diaoyu. With the arms race triggered, we can see more rapid modernization by the PLA
@Nihonjin1051 How many carriers Japan built? And how many are being built?
This is a beautiful aircraft.
1. Your 9 dash claim is a clear act of hegemony and violates the Treaty our nations had
2. Your intrusion into our maritime domain and air domain is in clear violation of our Treaty
3. Japan has adminstered Senakakus since 1895. Americans had occupied it after the war and was handed over to Japan in the 1970s. We effectively nationalized it and formalized our administrative hold.
4. Bring it on, baby....