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China recently showcased the public flight of its new fighter jet, previously known as the J-36. Its official designation is now J-50, Defense Express informs.
As noted by Defense Express, alongside its official name, J-50, some characteristics of the new fighter jet have been revealed. However, these are not official specifications, as the aircraft is still at the prototype stage. If these data are accurate, the Chinese J-50 appears to be a formidable opponent.
According to the information, the twin-engine aircraft measures 22 meters in length with a lambda-shaped wingspan and a wing area of 145 square meters. Its maximum takeoff weight is 40 tons, and it can achieve a top speed of Mach 2. The combat radius of the J-50 is approximately 2,200 km.
The J-50 is believed to feature several weapon bays, including a primary bay capable of holding four new Chinese PL-17 air-to-air missiles, which were introduced into the Chinese Air Force in 2022. These missiles are 6 meters long and have a flight range of 300 km, although some sources claim up to 500 km.
The main bay could also accommodate one YJ-12 anti-ship missile, which reaches speeds of up to Mach 3 and has a range of 400 km. This missile is substantial in size, measuring 6.3 meters in length with a diameter of over 0.4 meters.
Additional bays could house four more PL-17 missiles or their Chinese counterparts to the AIM-120, the PL-15.
Other capabilities of the aircraft, including its electronic warfare systems, remain undisclosed at this time.
China recently conducted a flight of another next-generation fighter jet. The aircraft, initially referred to as the J-36, has now been officially named the J-50.
RBC-Ukraine also reported that, according to Pentagon data, China has significantly accelerated the modernization of its armed forces and is expanding its nuclear arsenal.
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The department was notified on Dec. 8 by a third-party software provider, BeyondTrust, that a hacker had secured access to a security key, which allowed the intruder to override certain security protocols.
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Ukrainian soldiers have had the opportunity to operate both Soviet-era and American tanks in combat. They believe that the Abrams tank surpasses both Soviet and contemporary Russian military vehicles, according to Business Insider.
Ukraine has a limited number of Abrams tanks. Even though Ukrainian defenders have not been provided with the best modification of American tanks, they highly appreciate this equipment.
“It’s better than T-72, T-62, and even Russian T-90,” a Ukrainian tank commander recently told Business Insider.
Advantages of Abrams tanks
The media outlet notes that the Abrams tanks were specifically designed to counter Soviet military hardware, featuring superior armor and a layout that enhances crew survivability.
Tankers who fought in Iraq describe how enemy T-72 rounds bounced off Abrams, demonstrating their durability and continued effectiveness even after repeated hits.
Moreover, the depleted uranium rounds used by Abrams are far more effective in penetrating enemy armor, a capability not widely available to most Russian tanks.
The Abrams’ powerful gas turbine engine is capable of accelerating the 60-ton tank to 72 kilometers per hour, providing it with sufficient maneuverability.
It is also important that the ammunition in Abrams is stored behind the turret and is separated from the crew by a protective door. In contrast, Soviet-style tanks store ammunition directly in the turret, which leads to instant death in the event of an accurate hit.
On October 17, Australia announced the transfer of 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, earmarked for disposal.
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Directly after supporting Trump’s endorsement for Johnson, he seemingly echoed Representative Thomas Massie’s concerns of choosing the embattled speaker.
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The 39th president died Dec. 29 at age 100.
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