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Ordnance Science and Technology
Coverage of Ordnance Science and Technology in the Nexus archive.
- What does China’s J-16 fighter jet in ‘beast mode’ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?
A newly emerged image of a PLA J-16 fighter jet in a rare heavy air-superiority 'extreme loadout' configuration suggests an expansion of long-range tactical capabilities, according to analysis by a Chinese military magazine. The J-16 was observed carrying multiple long-range missiles, indicating enhanced offensive potential for the PLA Air Force.
- Did the Iran war just prove that China’s ageing DF-15Bs are still big guns?
Military analysts suggest lessons from the Iran war indicate China's DF-15B short-range missiles may effectively penetrate modern missile defenses. An article in Ordnance Science and Technology claims missiles with biconic manoeuvring re-entry vehicles (MRVs) can achieve penetration effects similar to hypersonic projectiles.