KV7 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) I understand the reason for the datalink for target updates, by why is another radar needed? Wouldn't the parent aircraft's radar be more powerful/sensitive, especially in the case of the H-6J?The pod probably uses a specific frequency, likely Ka or Ku band, and it also has a rear facing antenna so that the plane can turn away from the target and continue sending updates. Edited August 21, 2020 by KV7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Ah, that last part in particular makes a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KV7 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 TPK-9 is X band btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJ Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) . Edited December 8, 2020 by JasonJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KV7 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Nice find. See also: Edited September 24, 2020 by KV7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KV7 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 It seems there are the T tail and V tail versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KV7 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 There are some rumours that retired J-6 are being converted to unmanned strike craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KV7 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 They made some target drones from them some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KV7 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Article on experimental standing oblique detonation ramjet engine: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3111985/chinese-team-test-jet-engine-able-reach-anywhere-earth-within-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KV7 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Inflatable UAV: https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/eastern-arsenal/new-inflatable-chinese-drone-battlefield-balloons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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