Is the CJ-6 a Chinese licence-built version of a Yak(52)?
No, while sharing some systems, they're very different. As far as I can tell, the CJ-5 was a licence built Yak-18. Subsequent to this the Chinese designed and built the CJ-6 themselves, naturally a lot of the system/philosophies flowed through. The CJ-6 actually pre-dates the '52 by some 12-13 years.
Meanwhile in Mother Russia, the Yak-18 was developed into the tri-gear Yak-18a. The '52 looks like a clean sheet design, but again, using a lot of systems of the 18a.
This is just what I've gleaned from a few hours internetting. I'm sure others can correct me or fill in the blanks.
Back on topic - I can't find the link, but I recall reading the CJ-6 used in a border-protection type role. Wikipedia (i know
) does list a few armaments.
Here's one - but it's in NZ so the underwing stores are probably beer kegs.
Love it! The owner of the one I'm flying is also a Kiwi......doubt it'd take much to convince him to do the same...... I'm on it
Thanks for the input guys.
