30.April
The E.W.I.L. open the productionlines of the two fighters
EW-205C and
EW-207C. The planned production rate is about 10
EW-205C (ex GW-105) fighters and 10
EW-107C (ex GW-107) fighters per month. Both fighters will be part of the CAF replace the older types in the CAF.
The developers of Gangchuan Aviation Ltd. presents their latest prototypes. It is the successor model of the Gangchuan F-2. This is a single-seat fighter, called
Gangchuan F6B.
Gangchuan F6B
Single-seat Fighter
Dimensions:
Length: 9.5m
Wingspan: 10.5m
Height: 3.8m
Weight:
empty: 1.8 tons
loaded: 2.4 tons
Power:
Engine:
1 x Huang Po I-1200
Engine performance : 1200 hp
Maximum speed: 620 km/h
Range: 900 km
Time to 6000m: ~ 6 minutes
Armament: 4x 13mm machine guns.
CAF Version:
CNAF Version:
May:
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01.May
Today it's the referendum day in China! The population of China is called, to lodge his voice concerning the restoration of the monarchy. The duration of the vote is scheduled for 7 days. The outcome of the vote seems to be open. While in the east of the country, in the growing coastal cities, the population wants no change, but the population in the inner country is more for the restoration of the monarchy.
03.May
In Lhasa, there is a pro-China demonstration. The population of Tibet wishes to participate on the rapid development of the neighbouring country. China helped already on the construction of the Lhasa railway, and it supports Tibet now in its anti-smuggling program.
05.May
The
Guizhou GA-1 is tested for the use on the CAF test site, after the completion of the tests, the series production of the bomber will start. The plane should replace the getting older Harbin HA-31. First the aircrafts of the 1st and 2nd Bomber Group should be replaced. These retired Harbin-31 are either mothballed or sold.