The new SAC 5 generation stealth fighter
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That's certainly a possibility, but I think it's unlikely.
I think China wants to support two different aircraft manufacturers in both Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation to preserve competition. The U.S. has both Lockheed Martin and Boeing. I don't think China needs to pick only one winner. I don't believe China will build only 187 fighters, like the F-22.
Personally, I think China will build hundreds or possibly a thousand of each fighter (over a long period of time). Once the R&D costs have been sunk, the marginal cost to produce an aircraft is relatively small. Also, in a large batch, the per unit cost drops.
It is only the greed of American defense companies and their cost-plus-overrun contracts that lead to such a fantastic price for each F-22.
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This could perhaps be our 4th gen naval aircraft for our future CVN. 
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it seem to be the Chinese F-60 / J-21
only time will tell what this really is...
looking at the past record of Chinese aviation industry, specially the progress and surprises they have shown in past decade or so, i am pretty much sure that this IS a new fifth generation fighter.
there were projects (J2X for example) of some new fifth generation planes that even PAF showed interest in.
regards!
looking at the past record of Chinese aviation industry, specially the progress and surprises they have shown in past decade or so, i am pretty much sure that this IS a new fifth generation fighter.
there were projects (J2X for example) of some new fifth generation planes that even PAF showed interest in.
regards!
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There is always a possibility that a medium range stealth jet to be coming out from China.
Can't always rely on the heavy jets though in high numbers and exports too.
Can't always rely on the heavy jets though in high numbers and exports too.
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There is always a possibility that a medium range stealth jet to be coming out from China.
Can't always rely on the heavy jets though in high numbers and exports too.
Can't always rely on the heavy jets though in high numbers and exports too.
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Whatever it is, it is NOT a mock-up!
Whatever it is, it is NOT a student project!
Whatever it is or will be called, it is a something NEW, made by SAC!
Whatever it is, its F-35 alike body, or its HUGE ( think: in terms of the IQ reflected
) shaped head alone, suggests that it aims at being a 5th gen.
What else are you waiting for, MODS? For the confirmation by Obama?
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Therefore, for the 2rd time in 3 days I strongly urge MODS make this thread STICKY, titled as Shangyang 5th gen stealth fighter F-60.
TheJ-20 sticky thread we have there has missed entirely the earlier guessing parts since you haven´t been quick enough. You don´t want to miss this F-60 part, too, when it enters service one way or another years later.
C´mon, make this STICKY and be done with it!
Whatever it is, it is NOT a student project!
Whatever it is or will be called, it is a something NEW, made by SAC!
Whatever it is, its F-35 alike body, or its HUGE ( think: in terms of the IQ reflected
) shaped head alone, suggests that it aims at being a 5th gen.What else are you waiting for, MODS? For the confirmation by Obama?
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Therefore, for the 2rd time in 3 days I strongly urge MODS make this thread STICKY, titled as Shangyang 5th gen stealth fighter F-60.
TheJ-20 sticky thread we have there has missed entirely the earlier guessing parts since you haven´t been quick enough. You don´t want to miss this F-60 part, too, when it enters service one way or another years later.
C´mon, make this STICKY and be done with it!
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More or less I think we agree that the photos suggest that F-60 has wing span>10m, size between F-35 and super hornet.
It would be interesting to estimate its max takeoff weight and combat radius in comparison to F-35. Anyone?
So its maiden flight will be in September?
darn it, just noticed this> that Chinese lanuage thread on F-60 has already passed 90 pages in 3 days with >3000 comments!
This must be real!
It would be interesting to estimate its max takeoff weight and combat radius in comparison to F-35. Anyone?
So its maiden flight will be in September?
darn it, just noticed this> that Chinese lanuage thread on F-60 has already passed 90 pages in 3 days with >3000 comments!
This must be real!
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Amazing, just two years after the first stealth aircraft, there seems to be a second one coming up. The speed of development in China is mind boggling. space docking, 7000 under the sea and a new stealth aircraft. 
I'm really looking forward to seeing this new bird in the sky soon.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this new bird in the sky soon.
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Götterdämmerung;3101766 said:Amazing, just two years after the first stealth aircraft, there seems to be a second one coming up. The speed of development in China is mind boggling. space docking, 7000 under the sea and a new stealth aircraft.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this new bird in the sky soon.
And i am seriously waiting to see it in PAF colors !
It will!! It is specify tailor for export. PAF will be the first customer.
It is the reason why J-10B deal for PAF not going forward. Becos they realise F-60 is around the corner. Just wait 2 years, F-60 will join PAF. Even PAF-KA and Rafale will be no match for PAF..
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Hollysh!T, there is another one!
Just read another forum saying that according to one of the insiders Huizgeng that SAC is working on another 5 gen ( heavy multirole), powered by 2 WS-15. its maiden flight would be 2013.
This F-60 is medium 5 gen mainly aiming at PLAN in post J-15 era, apart from export potential.
wow! the pentagon would go nuts if that is real...is it?
Just read another forum saying that according to one of the insiders Huizgeng that SAC is working on another 5 gen ( heavy multirole), powered by 2 WS-15. its maiden flight would be 2013.
This F-60 is medium 5 gen mainly aiming at PLAN in post J-15 era, apart from export potential.
wow! the pentagon would go nuts if that is real...is it?
I doubt so.. Is PLAAF mad to go for 2 heavy weight 5th gen fighter??? SAC shall concentrate on this F-60 project for export or try to win PLAAF going for a medium weight 5th gen fighter.
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