China has just transferred technology of F-7 fighter jets manufactured based on MiG-21 model to Bangladesh Air Force.
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| According to Sina network, recently in a signing ceremony at the Chengdu Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (AVIC) factory, China has approved the transfer of technology of the F-7 fighter jet line - AVIC manufactured based on the Soviet MiG-21 fighter jet model to Sri Lanka. Photo source: Sina |
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| The technology transfer will allow Sri Lanka to master the repair and overhaul of F-7 fighters in the future. Photo source: Sina |
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| In addition, according to some sources, China will also support Sri Lanka with an aviation repair plant, which aims to overhaul F-7 fighter jets. Photo source: Sina |
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| F-7 is the designation of the J-7 light, supersonic, 1-2 seat fighter aircraft researched and produced by AVIC based on the legendary Soviet MiG-21 fighter. Because Moscow at that time only gave China the MiG-21F-13 version, the J-7/F-7 aircraft were all "imitated" after this fighter. It can be seen that the nose of the J-7 is completely different from the MiG-21MF or MiG-21bis fighters of Vietnam. Photo source: Sina |
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| The small, deeply recessed nose is a characteristic of the first generation MiG-21F-13 version. It is also a major drawback of the first generation MiG-21, the small nose limits the space for the radar antenna. Photo source: Sina |
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| However, after copying the original, China continuously improved and integrated modern technologies over time, giving the J-7/F-7 fighter jets much higher combat capabilities than the MiG-21F-13 generations and even the last mass-produced modern version, the MiG-21bis. Photo source: Sina |
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| As of February 2012, the Sri Lankan Air Force had 10 F-7 fighters - the export version of the J-7, including 3 versions: F-7GS, F-7BS (9 units) and FT-7 (1 unit). In the photo is the F-7GS fighter version designed for interception and airspace protection missions. Photo source: Airlines.net |
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| And here is the F-7BS version – it is being used by Sri Lanka for missions against LTTE terrorists. Photo source: Airlines.net |
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| The F-7GS is a low-cost version developed on the basis of the domestic J-7G model at the request of the Sri Lankan Air Force. Although it is a low-cost version, it is integrated with quite modern electronic systems such as HUD screen, KLJ-6E short-range radar (30km operating range), satellite positioning system, and helmet-mounted target locking system. Photo source: Airlines.net |
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| Because it is a low-cost version, the F-7GS's arsenal is "poor" - it can only carry PL-9 air-to-air missiles with a range of 8-22km and some types of guided air-to-ground weapons including rockets and bombs. Photo source: Airlines.net |
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| The FT-7 is a two-seat training version of the F-7 exported to Sri Lanka, and is also capable of combat when needed. Photo source: Airlines.net |
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