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11 14, Pakistan Air Force flight training Xiaolong fighters return to the apron after the completion of Pakistani ground troops dispatched dozens of fighters from start to finish from top to bottom, by way of careful visual inspection and touch. Ensure that all parts of the aircraft intact. Photo: Du Changjun (rights reserved)

Sina Aviation Airshow site on November 14 reported that China and Pakistan jointly developed the JF-17 fighter Xiaolong the first time in the form of a real machine to participate in Zhuhai Air exhibition, and will cause the air show flight demonstration during the domestic media attention. Not only that, on Xiaolong maintenance, testing, training has also been a concern.

Pakistan Air Force exhibitors and over 200

The Zhuhai Air Show, Pakistan not only sent three Xiaolong fighter, also sent a lion aerobatic team of the 10 K-8P trainer exhibition, exhibition in China, according to the Pakistan Air Force ground HABIB revealed that this Pakistan Air Force sent a total of up to 200 people participating teams, including the Air Force officers, pilots and ground crew, This exhibition scale of foreign participation in the Pakistan Air Force air show’s history is also unprecedented.

Xiaolong maintainability excellent

The Pakistan sent three Xiaolong exhibitors, of which one to carry on-board static display of weapons, 2 for flight demonstrations. 14 afternoon, China and Pakistan technical and ground crews at the scene of two upcoming air show Xiaolong maintenance and testing in the field can see all parts Xiaolong were examined, of which the most attention because people Xiaolong canopy is also the opening and closing of the test. In the evening, both technical and ground personnel to complete the maintenance test, the aircraft cockpit and nose section to catch the skin gradually leave.

the way back, the Pakistan Air Force and ground officers IQBAL HABIB accept the question, said that China Xiaolong the need for adaptive training, technical and ground handling at the testing and maintenance is routine . IQBAL said Xiaolong flight performance for 2-4 hours prior to inspection, maintenance, and of course war will greatly reduce the maintenance time. When asked how the maintainability Xiaolong, he said, Xiaolong maintenance is very simple, because Xiaolong equipment and parts in the overall arrangement is more reasonable. For example: the use of specially manifest layer layout: Working hatch when conditions permit in the case, as in the general maintenance staff to open the chest height position: Designed with standard equipment, mechanical model specifications, such as the use of standard parts . Xiaolong but also took into account in the design of the maintenance of security, including for the system itself and for the safety of maintenance personnel. Therefore, in this sense, Xiaolong excellent maintainability. (Sun Lin)

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