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Types of Aviation Hydraulic Oil Commonly Used in Chinese Fighter Aircraft

2024-12-27 16:28:18

1. No. 10 Aviation Hydraulic Oil (YH-10)

  • Technical Standards: Complies with SH 0358-1995 (China Petrochemical Industry Standard), divided into aircraft-grade (for onboard systems) and ground-grade (for airport equipment).

  • Key Features:

    • Low-temperature performance: Operable down to -70°C, widely used in hydraulic systems of fighters (e.g., J-11, J-16) for landing gear and flight control surfaces .

    • Mineral-based (red color), with excellent oxidation stability and anti-wear properties.

2. No. 15 Aviation Hydraulic Oil (YH-15)

  • Technical Standards: Complies with GJB 1177(A)-1991(2013) (Chinese Military Standard), equivalent to MIL-PRF-5606H.

  • Key Features:

    • Higher purity for advanced hydraulic systems (e.g., fly-by-wire controls in J-10 and J-20).

    • Gradually replacing YH-10 in newer-generation fighters due to improved low-temperature fluidity .

3. Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Oils

  • RP4350 Synthetic Hydrocarbon Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Oil:

    • High-temperature tolerance: Up to 220°C, used in missile servo systems and high-risk fire zones (e.g., engine bays of J-20 stealth fighters) .

  • LD-4 (Phosphate Ester-Based Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Oil):

    • Flash point175°C, originally developed by Skydrol (now produced by Eastman), adopted for critical systems requiring extreme fire resistance .


Application Scenarios

Aircraft ModelHydraulic Oil ModelNotes
J-10 SeriesYH-15Fly-by-wire systems demand high purity
J-11/J-16YH-10 (aircraft-grade)Legacy systems with proven reliability
J-20LD-4 or RP4350Stealth design requires fire resistance
Y-20 TransportYH-15Optimized for low-temperature operations

Technical Trends

  • Shift to Fire-Resistant Oils: Driven by higher thermal loads in modern fighters (e.g., fifth-gen J-20).

  • Domestic Production: Key suppliers include CNPC Yumen Refinery (YH-10/YH-15) and state-backed R&D for RP4350 .

For detailed specifications, refer to GJB 1177 (Chinese Military Standards) or consult authorized suppliers .


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