April 23, 201115 yr From DefenseNews [excerpt] Is China Developing a VSTOL Fighter?By wendell minnick Published: 22 Apr 2011 14:06 TAIPEI - China may have test-flown the J-18 Red Eagle vertical short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) fighter earlier this month, if chatter on Chinese-language military blogs is accurate.
April 23, 201115 yr It makes sense from a military stand point what with the numerous reports of the pending 'launch' of Varyag [despite having absoluetly no information or evidence whatsoever of re-engining, sea trials, or power]. If indeed they are going to operate Varyag then this would explain the lack of activity regarding carrier aircraft. Yes I've heard the reports of them buying Su-33 and of the carrier mock up at some base. Wanna bet that this will be based on the Yak-141? Seems everything they're using nowadays is a knock off of an old Russian or cancelled Cold War system. Later D
April 23, 201115 yr Wanna bet that this will be based on the Yak-141? Seems everything they're using nowadays is a knock off of an old Russian or cancelled Cold War system. Later D Good idea
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