Manifold GODZILLA DOWN! India-Pakistan Clash and Chinese Military Technology with TP Huang — #87
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Jun 5, 2025 TP Huang, an expert on Chinese military technology, analyzes the recent aerial clash between India and Pakistan, featuring over 100 fighter jets. He discusses breakthrough concepts like sensor fusion and compares the performance of China's PL-15 missile against Western alternatives. The conversation delves into the implications for U.S.-China military dynamics and the evolving tactics in air combat. Huang also highlights India's strategic miscalculations and the impact of electronic warfare, shedding light on the future of the Indian Air Force amidst rising tensions.
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Sensor Fusion Enables Long-Range Kills
- Successful beyond visual range (BVR) kills require coordinated sensor fusion and networked targeting.
- Pakistan likely leveraged Chinese satellites, ground radars, and AWACS for mid-course guidance to hunt Rafales at extreme range.
Godzilla Radio Transmission Recorded
- The Indian flight leader with call sign Godzilla 4 asked repeatedly for Godzilla 3 but got no response before reporting an explosion.
- Radio transmissions possibly captured and decrypted revealed pilots unaware of incoming missile until sudden destruction.
PL-15 Missile Outperforms Western
- The Chinese PL-15 missile uses an AESA seeker granting stealthy, effective tracking.
- It likely outperforms Western missiles like the Meteor and AIM-120 in range and resistance to jamming.