Video | From Maiden Flight to Combat, the Falcon Has Been Updated Again and Again!
Since the maiden flight of the "Falcon" dual-seat fighter trainer in 2017, and its performance in actual combat last year attracting attention, what changes and developments have occurred with the "Falcon" now? Wan Tiancai, the deputy chief designer of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, said: "Compared to the previous 'Falcon', its capabilities have undergone a tremendous change. We have added an active phased array radar, integrated a helmet-mounted sighting system, and equipped it with electronic warfare capabilities. The system's functionality is also highly expandable."
The Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has significantly upgraded the 'Xiaolong' fighter trainer since its first flight in 2017, enhancing its capabilities with an active phased array radar, a head-mounted display system, and electronic warfare capabilities. These improvements mark a substantial evolution in the aircraft's operational capabilities.
- The 'Xiaolong' fighter trainer has been significantly upgraded since its first flight in 2017.
- New capabilities include an active phased array radar and electronic warfare systems.
- The system's functionality has been greatly expanded.