FC-1 TAKES THE NEXT STEP
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0213 Debut A.Man at Sinodefense Forum, via Weibo Fighter "0213" is the first Chinese built FC-1 in years; it may even have a different, domestic engine, the WS-13
This month a new FC-1 light jet fighter, numbered "0213", rolled out of the Chengdu Aviation Corporation (CAC) factory in China.
The "Fierce Dragon" multirole jet fighter, as it's called, is a joint Sino-Pakistan project and has a maximum takeoff weight of 12.7 tons, a payload of 4.5 tons, a combat radius of over 800 miles, and a Mach 1.8 top speed. The "0213" moniker is significant in that it is the first Chinese built FC-1 since 2009; the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has assembled most of the FC-1s from Chinese, Pakistani, and Russian components.
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FC-1 Weapons Options PAF Wallpapers The FC-1 can carry a wide variety of Chinese, Pakistani, and foreign weapons, including the SD-10/PL-12 long range air to air missile, the AIM-9 Sidewinder infrared missile, and the Cm-400AKG supersonic anti-ship missile.
A compelling reason for CAC building new jet would be to test the Guizhou WS-13 turbofan engine. The FC-1 is currently powered by a Russian RD-93 turbofan engine, which produces around 8.2 tons of thrust. Judging by the afterburner nozzle, the "0213" appears to be using RD-93 engine. However, given that the WS-13 is believed to be a derivative of the RD-93, such similarities would be expected. Successful development of more powerful WS-13 models would provide China's second stealth fighter, the J-31, with higher performance.
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Bombs Away PAF Wallpapers The Pakistan Air Force's FC-1 is shown here dropping bombs during a military exercise.
So far the FC-1 has provided aerial fire support for Pakistani counterterrorist operations. And while the FC-1 has yet to see any export orders, upgrades like a Chinese engine, heavier payload capacity, and better electronic protection and sensors would make it attractive to developing nations looking for a modern light fighter to replace Cold War-era relics like the MiG-21, F-5, Mirage III, and A-4.
By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer. China's Military Reboots 'Fierce Dragon' Jet Fighter With Homebuilt Model | Popular Science
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