China's New ASW plane
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More, this time in Chinanews, it is Official now.
the three white dialogue boxes reads from left to right. sea search radar, optical-electrical observation capsule, big sized bomb bay.
Gaoxin 6. translated as Hi/Neo 6, has a range of 6000km, speed 650KM/h, 8 hours cruising time, 60T.
Under batch production now. China needs at least 100 frames of these plane to secure its long coastal lines and maritime territory.
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Isn't this a loaded Y-8 airframe? Range should be 4000km.
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it is said Franch gave a hand to upgrade something. and the 4000KM is full load, sometimes, they don't have to carry bomb, detect task only. Anand, France and China have very good relationship, no idea why you are so werid.
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He is only trying to fool his Indian audiences that France is fully for India. France I think has all along been the friend (and arms supplier) of everybody (thus, nobody's friend)...
