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Today in Asia Times, I wrote about China's latest advancements in naval technology with the Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier. This carrier, displacing over 80,000 tons and measuring approximately 316 meters in length, has begun testing its state-of-the-art electromagnetic catapults for launching jet fighters, marking a significant leap in Chinese naval power. The Fujian, capable of carrying 70 aircraft, including J-15 fighters and Z-9C anti-submarine helicopters, represents a major technological advancement over carriers with traditional steam catapults. Fujian's electromagnetic catapults allow for launching heavier aircraft, enabling fighters to carry more fuel and weapons and reducing maintenance downtime due to the gentler launch process. Furthermore, the Fujian is being compared with the USS Gerald R. Ford, which also uses electromagnetic launch technology, although there are technical differences between the two systems. This development in Chinese naval capabilities is part of China's broader strategy to expand its carrier fleet, with expectations of up to six carriers by 2040 and a significant increase in shipborne fighter aircraft.

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While the de Havilland Sea Vixen was a formidable all-weather interceptor, its operational history was unfortunately marred by a high accident rate. Out of only 145 Sea Vixens ever built, a staggering 55 were lost in accidents, with two additional losses of the DH.110 development prototypes. This translates to a concerning loss rate of nearly 38%. The demanding nature of carrier operations likely contributed to this statistic. Landing and taking off from a moving platform at sea puts significant stress on aircraft structures and requires exceptional pilot skill. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce

Latest: Highly anticipated news for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme as the first two T901 flight test engines have been delivered to the Bell Flight 360 Invictus and Sikorsky Raider X Competitive Prototypes. These engines mark a significant milestone in US Army aviation modernisation, representing the first of their kind since the T700 engines in the 1970s. The T901 engines are set to power not only the FARA winner but also replace the current engines on AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, aiming to improve fuel efficiency, extend range, and reduce fuel consumption. Both Bell and Sikorsky's FARA contenders are nearly 98% ready, awaiting these 3,000hp GE turboshaft engines to kickstart ground and flight testing. The arrival of the T901 engines is a key step in this competition, which is now expected to feature aircraft ground runs in 2QFY24 and first flights in 4QFY24. With the FARA programme shaping up, the question now is, who do you think will emerge as the winner in this competition? #FARA #MilitaryAviation Shephard Media

Honeywell will supply 105 T55-GA-714A engines to support Germany’s procurement of new CH-47F aircraft, the country’s first fleet of Chinook helicopters. This sale supports Honeywell’s alignment with the compelling megatrend of the future of aviation. The order and supply of the T55 engines for the German military is managed through the office of U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales. The Honeywell T55 (formerly Lycoming; company designation LTC-4) is a turboshaft engine used on American helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft (in turboprop form) since the 1950s, and in unlimited hydroplanes since the 1980s. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gqeS9dSZ

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Think you're having a bad day? The RIO on this F-14 pulled the ejection handle by accident during an inverted check to confirm cockpit security. “He said he didn’t know where to put his hands. Consequently, he just left them in loosely clenched fists on his lap, about two inches away from the ejection handle. It never occurred to me that someone would not know what to do with his hands." What's the RIO's new call sign? #aviation #aviationhistory #pilot #pilottraining #learn #military #fly #flight #militaryaviation #tomcat #achickinthecockpit #information #aircraft #airplane #fighterjet #jet #storytelling #training #safety #humanfactors #startle #success #airport #linkedin #learning

The age old problem we are seeing unfold is the Army fights tomorrows war with the war of today. I’m sure the Ukrainian conflict has something to do with cancellation of the FARA program but we shouldn’t be focused on tomorrows fight based on Ukraine. It should be anticipation of emerging threats and doctrine. And those should be based on what is happening behind closed doors in research facilities. Heck we are seeing tactics being employed from over a century ago that are meshing with the 21st century battlefield. Taking away a capability because of a concern we see now will only kick the can down the road.