I have a big problom. I hope you can help me.
I've send a E-mail to SuperKungFu@msn.com
If that is your correct E-mail address. Please check it.

Please save me!

lol sorry I'm way too busy with my school work to have to deal with your 2 1000+ essays.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: AznKamiKazeKid,

Do you know any your friend would help?

not that i know of any, we all just took ap tests and now getting ready for finals. So we are too busy to help with your homework.

How about after final?
By the way, after I upgrade v1.02 I found I can't avoid missile any more. What is going on?

Missile always hit me even ECM was on!
What would you do, if you are the leader of a 4 Flankers. And when found 4 F-16s contact face to face fly to you.
I just told them to engage bandits. But F-16 destoried all of us. I can't believe it!
F-16 is only light duty fighter.

Watch Ironhand's tutorial and learn how to avoid missiles and the proper way to approach your targets in BVR mode.

What is Ironhand?
Where can I find it?
I did approach my target in BVR mode.

By the way, what is lol mean???

wow i can't believe you never heard of ironhand and lol...

Ironhand basically teaches you how to play lock on, you download his tracks (for a specific lock on version) and play it as a track file.
http://www.flankertraining.com/ironhand/

lol means "laugh out loud"

Do you know how can I Air refuel, The Tank won't give me the refuel tube.
And can you felp me to make sure that Has motherchina decide to buy Su-33 yet. If she has not decide, I dare not pilot Su-33.

And everytime when my AI term mate landing, they always crash together in the run way.........

Did you even go to the site i gave you? All the answers you need is on there, if not, there's also the manual.

The refueling tube will come out once you approach a friendly tanker with your refueling probe out. And i don't believe China has bought any Su-33 yet, their carrier is not finished yet. If they did, they probably renamed it to something else like J-xx.

I did, but it did not come out.

By the way, I've get this news:

Posted: January 21, 2000
1:00 a.m. Eastern


By Jon E. Dougherty
© 2000 WorldNetDaily.com

Moscow has said it would sell its latest, most technologically advanced fighter plane to the Chinese government -- the Su-37 -- as part of Russia's continuing effort to forge economic, political, and especially military ties with Beijing.

According to a report from the American Foreign Policy Council, Russia currently is hammering out a deal to sell an undisclosed number of the new jets, although not committing to buying any itself. The latest warplane deal comes on the heels of a previous one last fall in which Moscow agreed to sell China $2 billion worth of advanced Su-30MKK fighters.
Earlier, Moscow agreed to sell Beijing a license to manufacture its own indigenous Su-27s -- an arrangement that has helped finance research and development of the new Russian fighter.

Unique among new generation fighters, the Su-37, with a crew of one, has reverse thrust-vectoring capability, which gives the plane unprecedented maneuverability. "Thrust vectoring" is a technique used to rotate the plane's twin rear engine exhaust nozzles; the pilot can move them in a variety of maneuvering directions to help compliment the movement of traditional rudders and ailerons. Such capability, experts say, can give the plane more combat survivability by allowing it to more easily escape missiles and enemy gunfire, either from the ground or from opposing aircraft.

The United States is currently developing a similar aircraft, using a modified F-15 platform, but, like the Russian plane, it is still undergoing flight tests.

However, the Russian fighter began flying in 1996, and it is believed to be more advanced than the U.S. jet.

Russia first publicly displayed the aircraft Aug. 1, 1999. According to the engineers at the Sukhoi Design Bureau, the plane has no equivalent in other air forces, and is "the first plane of the 21st century."

Speaking at the demonstration, Russian test pilot Yevgeny Frolov said that unlike aircraft with conventional thrust, this vectored-thrust model could be recovered from spins or from stall attitudes at almost any altitude. Frolov, who appeared at the demonstration with Air Force Commander Petr Deynekin, said he has made 30 flights on the Su-37 in the past four months.
Though Federation of American Scientists researchers said their information led them to believe Russia had no plans to buy the plane themselves, Deynekin said at the Aug. 1 flight test that the Russian air force would "definitely be a purchaser of the Su-37."

The revelation of such a capable new fighter plane has Western military analysts worried, especially since Russia and China continue to forge new cooperative defense and military technology ties.

The latest in a string of official meetings between the two countries ended Tuesday, when Chinese Defense Minister Chi Haotian completed talks with acting President Vladmir Putin, Russian Defense Minister Igor Sergeyev and others.

Citing Russian Defense Ministry sources, the government's ITAR-TASS news agency said the visit will "expand the framework of Russian-Chinese military cooperation." Among areas of cooperation, according to TASS, are "the emerging military-political situation in the Asian-Pacific region" and an exchange of views "on Washington's decision to increase military spending in order to implement the national missile defense program."

TASS also reported, "Among the important questions on the agenda of the forthcoming talks are the development and deepening of military-technical cooperation between Russia and China."

J. Michael Waller, editor of the American Foreign Policy Council's "Russian Reform Monitor" newsletter, said in an email update this week that Gen. Chi had stated recently that he believes war with the U.S. is "inevitable."

"His latest visit to Moscow should be viewed in that context," Waller said.

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2005: A Turning Point for China’s Aircraft Carrier Ambitions

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by Richard Fisher, Jr.
Published on January 8th, 2006
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Since the early 1980s, when Western military officials began gaining tentative access to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) after decades of isolation, analysts have debated the question of whether China would build aircraft carriers. The events of 2005 have now given us the answer. Yes, China will build aircraft carriers. The debate now shifts to new questions: what type, what size, how many, and how soon?

From the mid-1980s onward foreign analysts could agree only that China was committed to learning as much as possible about aircraft carriers. In 1985 China purchased the former Australian HMAS Melbourne (built in 1943 as Britain’s HMS Majestic), and then in 1998, purchased the former Soviet Pacific Fleet ASW carrier Minsk, and then the Kiev, and then was reported to have purchased the former Soviet/Ukrainian large-deck carrier Varyag 1998 for $20 million.[1] In the meantime China was reported to have purchased Russian plans for the Kiev class and in 1996 reportedly tried to purchase the then just retired French carrier Clemenceau.[2]


Varyag in 2001: On its way to Dalian Harbor. Source: Internet


In the early 1980s Western visitors reported on China’s interest in simple helicopter carriers and there were attempts by Britain to sell Harrier V/STOL fighters to China at about that same time. In 1997 China did launch the Shichang, a small multi-purpose helicopter carrier based on the British Argus concept.

Despite this activity there was never unanimity among Western observers that China would indeed build its own large CTOL carriers.[3] And to be expected, Chinese sources sought to sow confusion by planting disinformation. An oft-cited Chinese excuse for not building carriers was their cost, a not insubstantial reason for sure.[4] A second set of obstacles revolved around considerations of doctrine and strategy. Chinese naval doctrine was largely defensive through the 1990s, and China’s naval strategic periphery did not extend far enough to justify aircraft carriers.

Chinese disinformation though often farfetched was regularly effective. In 1999 when reports began to emerge that China was seeking to purchase the Varyag, a cover story emerged that it was actually being sought by a company in Macau for the purpose of building a large casino. This cover quickly fell apart when it was later learned that the Macau company was comprised of former Chinese naval officers, and the company then faded as soon as the hulk ended up at the Dalian shipyards.[5] In mid-June 2005 a Chinese Vice Minister responsible for their shipbuilding sector responded to a press conference question by flatly denying that China was at that time building an aircraft carrier in Shanghai, but did not rule out future plans.[6] The U.S. government may also have been a victim of Chinese disinformation activities. The 2003 issue of the Pentagon’s annual report to the U.S. Congress on PLA modernization makes a rather definitive conclusion: "While continuing to research and discuss possibilities, China appears to have set aside indefinitely plans to acquire an aircraft carrier."[7]

It is now clear that this conclusion was at best premature, given the timelines necessary for China, or any country, to build large-size CTOL carriers. While China did not begin to reveal its true intentions until mid-2005, it must have made substantial investments during the 2001 to 2005 Five-Year Planning cycle to begin to realize its goals. Given the intense focus of U.S. intelligence gathering means on China, it may be possible that the PLA for a time succeeded in hiding its aircraft carrier preparations. Another possible explanation for this mistaken conclusion may include a successful Chinese disinformation effort. However, the ultimate reason for this now embarrassing conclusion will most likely remain classified barring future disclosures by U.S. officials.

Public information began to leak out of China in mid-2005 due to patriotic Chinese enthusiasts who posted internet photos of the Varyag undergoing major work at about that time. The Dalian shipyards are located near a highway overpass that allows for clear photos of the ship. Prior to 2005 many photos showed that China had undertaken minimal work to clean up the ship’s exterior, but at least during the day, there was no evidence of substantial activity around the ship. And in contrast internet enthusiasts, Dalian shipyard workers appeared to maintain tight operational security or "Opsec," as very little has emerged by way of gossip about what was happening to the Varyag.


Varyag in May 2005: Enters a drydock in Dalian Harbor. Source: Internet


But in late May 2005 the Varyag moved into a drydock for the first time,[8] and it emerged in early August with a fresh coat of paint—this time in standard PLA Navy grey. While a seemingly minor development, the adoption of this color clearly indicates the Varyag is to be adopted by the PLAN for some yet-to-be-determined missions. Subsequent photos seen in December 2005 appear to show activity on the deck to apply new coatings consistent with aircraft operations. There is some question regarding the carrier’s steam turbine engines, with some sources indicating they were either not installed in the hull, or damaged by the Ukraine before being sold to China, following U.S. or other requests.[9] The hull did not have rudders when it arrived in Dalian. If true, it would then follow that China might have to pay a high price to purchase and install new engines, or pay for an unknown level but possibly less expensive set of repairs.


Varyag in late December 2005: New coatings begin to appear on the flight deck. Source: Internet


Gathering Carrier Air Wing

The most decisive information regarding China’s carrier intentions came during the Summer of 2005, when new data emerged regarding the gathering PLA Naval Air Force carrier air wing. The important new data emerged at the August Moscow Aerospace Salon. It became clear that China was going to Russia for actual carrier combat aircraft, or the technologies to modify a Chinese fighter for carrier operations. At this show an official from one Russian company noted with some confidence their projection that China was going to purchase the Sukhoi Su-33,[10] a version of the Su-27 fighter highly modified for operations off of the Russian Project 1143.5 Kuznetzov. If China did purchase the Su-33, it could be expected that it would incorporate advanced radar and weapons carriage capabilities consistent with the Su-27SM, which can fire the R-77 self guided air-to-air missile and a range of precision-guided ground attack weapons. This official, however, noted that the Sukhois would not operate from the Varyag, but from a future carrier yet to be built.[11]


PLAN Carrier Air Wing 1: Seen on the flightline at the 2005 Moscow Airshow, China is discussing the possible purchase of upgraded Su-33 fighters for a future aircraft carrier: Photo: RD Fisher


After the airshow, it was also reported that a special display flight during the show of the twin-seat Su-27KUB/Su-33UB carrier fighter was arranged especially for Chinese visitors.[12] The Su-33UB flight was not part of the day’s announced flight routine, nor was the fighter displayed on the airshow flightline.[13] The Russian report also noted that prior to the Moscow Airshow a Chinese delegation visited the Neveskoye PKB shipbuilding bureau, designer of the Kuznetsov, and the Ukrainian shipyard that built that ship.[14] If purchased, the Su-33KUB would give China a platform that would be better suited for more complex attack missions and for very critical training missions. The second crew member could more effectively operate Russian or Chinese-made precision-guided weapons that would arm this fighter.


PLAN Carrier Air Wing 2: This picture of the Su-33UB Naval Trainer/Attack variant was taken during an apparently unscheduled demonstration for Chinese visitors at the 2005 Moscow Airshow. Source: RD Fisher


Another Russian company noted that China was also intent on purchasing the thrust-vectored version of the AL-31FN, which in turn was modified for the Chengdu J-10 fighter, for the purpose of modifying the J-10 for carrier operations.[15] The J-10 would require substantial changes, especially to its landing gear, but a thrust vector engine would allow for a lower landing speed, and would also enable more rapid pitch-up in the event of a "bolter." In May 2005 Chinese sources disclosed to the author that the Chendgu Aircraft Co. was working on advanced variants of the J-10.[16]



PLAN Carrier Air Wing 3: Russian sources note that China is also developing a version of the Chengdu J-10 with a thrust-vectored AL-31FN engine for carrier use. Source: RD Fisher and Internet



PLAN Carrier Air Wing 4: Russian officials confirmed reports of Chinese interest in the Kamov Ka-31 airborne radar warning helicopter. Source: RD Fisher


Officials from the Kamov company confirmed reports that China was interested in purchasing its Ka-31 AEW radar helicopter.[17] While the Chinese may intend to operate these from its new Russian-made Sovremenniy or new indigenous air-defense destroyers, to help guide new anti-ship cruise missiles, it is also noteworthy that the Ka-31 is also part of the Kuznetzov’s air wing. In May, a Chinese magazine carried a photo of Premier Wu Bangguo visiting a Chinese aircraft concern. What made the photo newsworthy was that it contained a portion of a model of an AWACS aircraft designed for carrier operations. Similar in size to the Grumman S-2 Tracker, the new Chinese AWACS was powered by twin-turboprops and had a radar dome atop the fuselage. And as with the S-2, the Chinese airframe conceivably could be modified for ASW and carrier on-board delivery (COD) missions.


PLAN Carrier Air Wing 5: In mid-2005 Chinese sources revealed a possible design for a carrier AWACS aircraft, the airframe for which could also be modified to fulfill anti-submarine and cargo missions. Source: Internet


The Russian sources interviewed at the Moscow Airshow, plus subsequent Russian press reports, offer fairly strong confirmation of China’s plans to acquire a large CTOL aircraft carrier are now proceeding. The preference for the Su-33 would indicate as well that China was leaning toward a Russian-style carrier that did not employ catapult-assisted take-off. A thrust-vector engine J-10 might also be able to operate without catapults as well. One of the Russian sources indicated that a Chinese preference for the Su-33 did not mean they would be used by the Varyag, but would be most likely used for a yet to be built carrier.[18]

After a long debate it can be concluded that China is now actively preparing for the day when it acquires large CTOL aircraft carriers. There is no solid information regarding the ultimate purpose for the Varyag, though speculation ranges from use for pilot training, to performing the role of moving target in order for the PLA to perfect its emerging anti-carrier doctrine and operations. Furthermore, it is not yet possible to conclude that China is going to build a Russian-style carrier, thought that would appear to be the fastest solution. Nor it is possible yet to conclude how China will employ its carriers. If it opts for Russian style carriers, that may indicate an intention to follow Russian doctrine, and integrate their operations with land and sea based assets for the larger purpose of defending nuclear ballistic missile submarines. But if China instead opts for larger U.S.-style carriers, that may indicate even greater strategic ambitions to be able to project political-military power beyond East Asia. Either way, the number and types of new destroyers and nuclear attack submarines entering the PLA Navy would also allow China to build sufficient task groups around its future carriers.

Another conclusion also follows. For officials in Washington, Tokyo and Delhi, it no longer possible to avoid the necessity for planning a response to China’s emerging aircraft carrier force. For Washington, this means again revisiting the contentious issue of the size of the U.S. carrier fleet. If China were to build one carrier for each of its three major fleets, that would create pressure for the U.S. to either move a second carrier to East Asia, perhaps Guam in addition to Japan, or to consider that more than the current 11 carriers are needed in order to defend global U.S. strategic interests. The emergence of multiple Chinese carriers would also prompt both Japan and India to consider the disposition of their respective aircraft carrier capabilities. For India, this may mean considering the construction of more then two carriers. For Japan, it means considering the construction of a capability it has not had since World War Two.



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[1] Bruce Gilley, "Flying Start," Far Eastern Economic Review, March 11, 1999, p. 24.

[2] Nayan Chanda, "No Cash Carrier," Far Eastern Economic Review, October 10, 1996, p. 20.

[3] In the most recent expansive academic review of the carrier issue, Ian Storey and You Ji concluded, "…no firm evidence exists that China intends to refurbish, build or buy an aircraft carrier. The prospect of a Chinese carrier remains subject to a great deal of rumor and speculation." see their, "China’s Aircraft Carrier Ambitions, Seeking Truth from Rumors," Naval War College Review, Winter 2004, p. 77.

[4] See Bernard D. Cole, The Great Wall And The Sea, China’s Navy Enters The Twenty-First Century, Annapolis MD: Naval Institute Press, 2001, p. 148.

[5] "Suspicion Over Tight Security Around 'Casino' Aircraft Carrier in China," Agence France Presse, May 12, 2002.

[6] "Building aircraft carrier in Shanghai denied," Xinhuanet, June 16, 2005.

[7] Report to Congress Pursuant to the FY2000 National Defense Authorization Act, ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MILITARY POWER OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. July 28, 2003, p. 25 [http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/20030730chinaex.pdf].

[8] Yihong Chang and Andrew Koch, "Is China Building A Carrier ?," Jane’s Defence Review, August 11, 2005.

[9] Ibid; author interview with Asian military sources, November 2005.

[10] Interview, Moscow Airshow, August 2005.

[11] Ibid.

[12] "Chinese Interest in Su-33," [http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/294831/russian_industry_shows_its_stuff]

[13] As witnessed by author, Moscow Airshow, August 2005.

[14] "Chinese Interest…," op-cit.

[15] Interview, Moscow Airshow, August 2005.

[16] This fact and that of Chengdu’s considering the development of a F-35 class fighter were reported by the author in "Chengdu News," Air Forces Monthly, October 2005, p. 22.

[17] Vladimir Karnozov, "On Their MAKS…," Flight International, August 9-15, 2005, p. 28; Interview, Moscow Airshow, August 2005.

[18] Interview, Moscow Airshow, August 2005.


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Asia Times
January 29, 2003
More Russian weapons go to China
By Sergei Blagov

MOSCOW - In a timely seasonal greeting, on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, China's defense ministry and Russia's arms export monopoly Rosoboronexport have clinched a US$1 billion deal regarding the shipment to the Chinese navy of 24 Su-30MKK multi-role naval fighters from the KnAAPO plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia's defense ministry officials told Interfax news agency on January 27.

However, the Russian Kommersant daily argues that last week China purchased 28 Su-30MKKs, and was mulling procurement of 22 naval fighters in the future. Despite these discrepancies in the media coverage, the new deal is a clear step in Beijing's drive to increase its naval capabilities. The fighters, with a maximum altitude of 17 kilometers and a range of some 2,700 kilometers, are armed with supersonic X-31A missiles designed to strike sea-based targets.

Furthermore, Russia lost little time to indicate that it had something else to sell. On January 27, AVPK Sukhoi announced that it had resumed tests of the Su-47 experimental swept-forward fixed-wing aircraft. The Su-47 (earlier known as the Su-37) is powered by two D-30F6 engines and has a maximum speed of 2,200 kilometers per hour, a maximum altitude of 18 kilometers and a range of some 3,300 kilometers.

However, Russian officials opted to counterbalance the Chinese deal by making overtures to India. On January 28, the head of AVPK Sukhoi, Mikhail Pogosian, held a press conference in Moscow for Russian and Indian journalists at which he announced that India is due to start manufacturing Su-30MKIs under license at plants in India as soon as 2004.

Nonetheless, China tops the list of Russia's arms importers and is heavily reliant on assistance from Russia, according to a Pentagon report to Congress released last July.

Over the past decade, Russia has steadily increased its arms sales to China. The Chinese air force received its first Russian-made Su-27 in 1992, under a deal to sell 20 Su-27SK fighters and six Su-27UBKs. China was later supplied with another 50 Su-27s as well as 57 Su-30MKKs. In 2003, China is expected to receive 19 Su-30MKKs, according to earlier contracts. On the other hand, in 1996, Russia and China inked a $2.5 billion deal to manufacture 200 Su-27SKs under license at a plant in Shenyang.

In addition, last year agreements were signed for the shipment to the Chinese navy of two ship-based S-300F Reef anti-aircraft missile systems. These systems are designed to provide major naval task forces with air defense.

In 1999-2000, Russia sold two Project 956E Sovremenny (Modern) class destroyers to China in a $603 million deal. In January 2002, the two countries clinched yet another $1.4 billion contract to build another two Project 956EM destroyers. The destroyers are equipped with Sunburn anti-ship cruise missiles. China has also been supplied with two Project 877EKM diesel-electric submarines and two Project 636 vessels (an upgrade of the 877EKM). In May 2002, a $1.5-billion contract was signed to build another eight Project 636 vessels. It has been reported that China plans to procure Russian Akula nuclear submarines to supplement its ongoing purchase of eight Kilo-class conventional submarines, as well as two Slava-class cruisers armed with 16 P-500 anti-ship missiles with a range of more than 500 kilometers.

Russia has sold eight regiments of the S-300PMU1 long-range anti-aircraft missile system and 27 short-range Tor-M1 systems for China's air defense. In 2001, Russia and China reportedly signed a $400 million contract to supply another four regiments of the more modern S-300PMU-2. China has also been reported to be considering the purchase of MiG-31M interceptors, Tu-22MZ bombers with Granit cruise missiles, Project 949 nuclear missile subs with 24 Granit cruise missiles, and Project 1144 nuclear cruisers with 20 Granit systems.

However, some Russian politicians have questioned the strategic wisdom of the Kremlin's policy to sell arms to China, a neighboring state that obviously becomes stronger with each purchase. On January 22, at a meeting of the Russian State Council, Viktor Ishayev, governor of the Khabarovsk region, vocally complained that Chinese maps allegedly painted vast areas of the Russian Far East "in Chinese colors". Ishayev speculated that China was considering the annexation of at least 1.5 million hectares of Russian territory. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Ishayev's concerns and stated that borders issues between the two nations were close to final resolution.

Moscow's and Beijing's respective positions have recently converged on a variety of important international issues. They have said that they currently see no cause for war against Iraq. And as Pyongyang's longtime allies, they support a nuclear-free Korean peninsula and a cautious approach towards dealing with North Korea.

When Putin traveled to China on December 1-3, 2002, in Beijing he warned against US unilateralism. And in a joint declaration signed on December 2, Putin and Chinese President Jiang Zemin called for diplomatic solutions to the Iraq issue and North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The declaration called for a "multipolar world" - a phrase used by both governments to oppose perceived US global dominance.

The "multipolar world" mantra still remains fixed in the Kremlin's vocabulary. On January 27, Putin sent New Year greetings to Jiang and Communist Party chief Hu Jintao. "[Our] bilateral strategic partnership has become a strong factor in forming a multipolar and just world," the Kremlin's press service quoted Putin's letter as saying.

Russia and China have also opposed the planned US missile shield. However, Washington has ignored their warnings that this could trigger a new arms race. Last year, President George W Bush dismissed the 1972 Anti-ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty with Russia as a "Cold War relic", withdrew from the treaty and announced plans to build a shield against ballistic missile attack - National Missile Defense (NMD).

Until recently, Russia and China banded together to lead the fight to preserve the ABM treaty. In a joint statement signed on July 16, 2001, Putin and Jiang described the ABM Treaty as the "cornerstone of strategic stability". However, the Kremlin has not only moderated opposition to Bush's missile defense program, in recent days it has indicated a willingness to assist Washington in building the shield. Last week, Putin stated that he did not "rule out possible cooperation with the US in building a missile defense [system]".

In an interview published on January 28, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Ivanov stated that the US NMD plans should not hinder bilateral cooperation in missile defense. Hence, Russia is probably rethinking its approach to relations with China, as a joint opposition to US missile-defense plans used to be one of the key elements of the so-called "strategic partnership" between Moscow and Beijing.