Macrosszero Turbocharged August 3 Share August 3 2 hours ago, inlinesix said: A lot of TW weapon systems are old and outdated. Most countries don't dare to offend PRC by selling weapons to Taiwan. Taiwan F16 is either A or B variant. Ppl already using C or D variant now. The Taiwanese have started receiving the first of the 66 F-16 Vipers approved by Congress during the Trump Administration. In addition, the hundred-plus A/B Fighting Falcons did receive upgrades. The Viper spec is apparently able to be retrofitted to them, including the APG-83 AESA radar. That being said, it amounts to around 300 front-line combat aircraft consisting of the Falcon, Mirage and FCK-1 (I snigger at the name just like when I say Uranus - sorry). The ROCAF lacks any aerial refueling capability and is clearly on a defensive posture catering to defending the main island. As we can see in the Ukrainian conflict, once the front line equipment is expended on both sides, it is left to the infantryman and simpler weapons to complete the job. ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites
inlinesix Supersonic August 3 Share August 3 19 minutes ago, D3badge said: You haven’t watch Top Gun Maverick yet I guess ! “ it is the pilot not the plane” just kidding haha Like F14 vs SU57 huh 😂 Link to post Share on other sites
inlinesix Supersonic August 3 Share August 3 7 minutes ago, Macrosszero said: The Taiwanese have started receiving the first of the 66 F-16 Vipers approved by Congress during the Trump Administration. In addition, the hundred-plus A/B Fighting Falcons did receive upgrades. The Viper spec is apparently able to be retrofitted to them, including the APG-83 AESA radar. That being said, it amounts to around 300 front-line combat aircraft consisting of the Falcon, Mirage and FCK-1 (I snigger at the name just like when I say Uranus - sorry). The ROCAF lacks any aerial refueling capability and is clearly on a defensive posture catering to defending the main island. As we can see in the Ukrainian conflict, once the front line equipment is expended on both sides, it is left to the infantryman and simpler weapons to complete the job. I guess TW don't need any refuelling capability since it is an unsinkable supercarrier. Besides the equipment, top-notch training (especially closed combat) is important for ROCAF. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lala81 Hypersonic August 3 Share August 3 China doesn't have enough sealift capability to do amphibious assault. So haha not going to escalate so dua lah. Relax... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Starry 5th Gear August 3 Share August 3 (edited) Wah 6 pages.....so long to read. So what is happening now? Guess it is the same old military exercise thingy from PRC just to show some teeth? Edited August 3 by Starry 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Macrosszero Turbocharged August 3 Share August 3 1 hour ago, inlinesix said: I guess TW don't need any refuelling capability since it is an unsinkable supercarrier. Besides the equipment, top-notch training (especially closed combat) is important for ROCAF. It would offer them tactical flexibility if they want to retain their islands off the Chinese coast. Those islands are political capital for both sides. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Kb27 Supersonic August 3 Share August 3 Nevertheless, US treat China as the main threat, not Russia. Russia is being demilitarized by Ukraine. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic August 3 Share August 3 2 hours ago, Starry said: Wah 6 pages.....so long to read. So what is happening now? Guess it is the same old military exercise thingy from PRC just to show some teeth? Until 600 pages war also wont happen haha 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Sturtles 6th Gear August 3 Share August 3 (edited) 5 hours ago, Jamesc said: Xi is in a fix. He cannot invade TW but must do something or he lose face. So what can he do? Have some military exercises and ban some fruits and fish? Its all in jest, but I fathom there are deeper reasons for the banning of foodstuff 1. In preparation for future conflict, to prevent possible sabotage via food poisoning 2. Farmers and Taiwanese manufacturers are innocent bystanders in the political showmanship 3. No good reason to hit the Taiwanese when the obvious antagonist is US this time. 4. Notice there is no international backlash for the round island "war-games" by PRC, as close as 20 km from Taiwan shores. It would be accurate to say the world heaved relief when there is no real conflict breaking out from this brinksmanship, including US and Biden. The stock market is reflective Edited August 3 by Sturtles 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Ct3833 Twincharged August 3 Share August 3 20 minutes ago, Thaiyotakamli said: Until 600 pages war also wont happen haha Neber say neber, this is what happen when Biden wraned that Russia will attack Ukraine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesc Hypersonic August 3 Share August 3 Have you all noticed something? All the people that support China are Chinese. How come no pro China supporters are Malay or Indian or Japanese or any other race except Chinese? Is it because Pro China supporters have very simple thinking? China is Chinese, I am Chinese so I must support China If all the people in China jump off a cliff so China supporters have to jump also because they are Chinese? Let's see things objectively. Everybody knows how much I love Japan but I am not Japanese. Everybody knows how much I love Thailand but I am not Thai. Everybody knows how much I love Korea but I am not Korean. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesc Hypersonic August 3 Share August 3 19 minutes ago, Sturtles said: Its all in jest, but I fathom there are deeper reasons for the banning of foodstuff 1. In preparation for future conflict, to prevent possible sabotage via food poisoning 2. Farmers and Taiwanese manufacturers are innocent bystanders in the political showmanship 3. No good reason to hit the Taiwanese when the obvious antagonist is US this time. 4. Notice there is no international backlash for the round island "war-games" by PRC, as close as 20 km from Taiwan shores. It would be accurate to say the world heaved relief when there is no real conflict breaking out from this brinksmanship, including US and Biden. The stock market is reflective Everyone knows China is bluffing and they are calling their bluff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesc Hypersonic August 3 Share August 3 I love Vietnam but I am not Vietnamese I love Taiwan but I am not Taiwanese Link to post Share on other sites
Sturtles 6th Gear August 3 Share August 3 4 minutes ago, Jamesc said: Everyone knows China is bluffing and they are calling their bluff. Exactly! Bluff called. Xi will have to live with the humiliation. To take it out on the Taiwan commoners is like an adult beating a child, when his face was slapped by the child's godfather. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ct3833 Twincharged August 3 Share August 3 9 minutes ago, Jamesc said: Have you all noticed something? All the people that support China are Chinese. How come no pro China supporters are Malay or Indian or Japanese or any other race except Chinese? Is it because Pro China supporters have very simple thinking? China is Chinese, I am Chinese so I must support China If all the people in China jump off a cliff so China supporters have to jump also because they are Chinese? Let's see things objectively. Everybody knows how much I love Japan but I am not Japanese. Everybody knows how much I love Thailand but I am not Thai. Everybody knows how much I love Korea but I am not Korean. Basing on the photos, i believe you also love China lah, the young and sweet one especially. 🤣🤣🤣 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesc Hypersonic August 3 Share August 3 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Ct3833 said: Basing on the photos, i believe you also love China lah, the young and sweet one especially. 🤣🤣🤣 Yes I love China but not because I am Chinese. It is because of the talent they have and if CCP and Xi are wrong I cannot blindly support them. Edited August 3 by Jamesc 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Vratenza Supersonic August 3 Share August 3 (edited) I always wonder how people know exactly what China is capable of militarily? For a country that can join the space race as a credible candidate in a shorter time than what USSR/USA took..... I will give China a big benefit of doubt that it has the talent (special elite forces) and tech (amphibious assault and landing) to put up a more credible attempt at invasion of an island province than Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Just like how much we have in our reserves, China's miliatry prowess is very much a matter of top national security. Edited August 3 by Vratenza ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
COVID-19: Beijing's Coronavirus cases rise
COVID-19: Beijing's Coronavirus cases rise
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Road to nowhere: China’s Belt and Road Initiative at Tipping Point
Road to nowhere: China’s Belt and Road Initiative at Tipping Point
Disappearance of deposits triggers distrust in Chinese banks
Disappearance of deposits triggers distrust in Chinese banks
More evidence that China is full of mad men
More evidence that China is full of mad men
Another term for China's President.
Another term for China's President.