PLAAF Q-5 Hydrogen Bomb Flinger
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Craig Abrahamson said on July 4, 2018
Nice build...I like how you've done this.
David Hansen said on July 4, 2018
It's a pretty airplane, and a beautifully built model. It reminds me of a Grumman F11F "Tiger"...with more wing, and more "Oomph".
Thanks for sharing. A truly unique subject.
Tom Cleaver said on July 4, 2018
Very nice.
For those unaware of the history:
Yang Guoxiang, who later became the famed test pilot who dropped the first Chinese H-bomb in January 1972. Here is an interview with him on how the event almost didn't happen.
https://www.airspacemag.com/as-interview/a-amp-s-interview-yang-guoxiang-10170841/
David Hansen said on July 5, 2018
Wow. What an interesting story. Also the similarities to US nuclear weapons delivery technique and design.
Rob Pollock said on July 4, 2018
Hydrogen Bomb Flinger - what a name! Great looking model.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on July 4, 2018
Interesting aircraft and story. Thanks Yi for model and thanks Tom for pointing out story. I know this type from the excellent Osprey photo book Asian Airpower. Pakistan used to fly Chinese MiG developments, including the A-5 (export version of Q-5) with its pointed nose, American avionics, British bang seat and French or American AAMs. A true Frankenstein machine.
paul teixeira said on July 4, 2018
really cool and great looking cold war jet!
Editor said on July 5, 2018
Hello, and welcome onboard at iModeler. That's a lovely model of an interesting subject. I especially like the way you've done panel line shading on an otherwise monochrome paint scheme. Well done
Bob Bailey said on July 5, 2018
Really fine looking model. The aircraft has a "mean" look to it.
Yi Xudong said on July 5, 2018
In fact, if you look carefully, this plane is a variation of MiG-19.
David Hansen said on July 5, 2018
what i found interesting was the involvement of an engineer who studied in the US...
Greg Kittinger said on July 5, 2018
Excellent build - well done! I love the Chinese variations of some of the Russian airframes.
Robert Royes said on July 5, 2018
A great build! Yes ,it does resemble the Mig-19.
David Hansen said on July 6, 2018
But better looking.
Richard Mcstay said on July 5, 2018
That's a very refined build, with great presentation and photography. Nice work!