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SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

MarvellousThunder@PDC said:
Some news i got is that completed version with all targeted avionics will fly in 2018. But the airframe is ready right now and can fly anytime. I think chinese say correct that FC31 will be available for export before 2020 but i dont agree on that point as engine is the main drawback
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But wouldn't it be wiser, more logical esp. concerning the publicity-effect to show that bird as soon as possible instead of waiting for the final avionics. IMO these can wait.

If these latest reports are correct and the FC-31.V1 flew already with the WS-13IPE it shouldn't be a problem for V2 to fly with these engines too ... and again IMO as soon as possible.

Now is Zhuhai and the world - and as such possible customers which can be attracted - ... not in a year and who knows what's already in 2018??

Deino
 
grey boy 2 said:
Hide and seek:victory1: 一比吓一跳！歼31混入歼11机群 个头太小被淹没
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iv'e seen that picture before, its quiet old now.
 
Uhh, uhhh ... only one day left to at least show us V2 to celebrate the 4th anniversary of V1's maiden flight ... but to admit; I won't hold my breath !

A possible alternative could be this thing: Even if only a what-if made by my friend Bai Wei :yahoo: I suggest this to pass over the design to CAC. Just add a WS-15 and finish the design ... simply amazing !

https://twitter.com/x/status/791952418837671937

Deino
 
Deino said:
Uhh, uhhh ... only one day left to at least show us V2 to celebrate the 4th anniversary of V1's maiden flight ... but to admit; I won't hold my breath !

A possible alternative could be this thing: Even if only a what-if made by my friend Bai Wei :yahoo: I suggest this to pass over the design to CAC. Just add a WS-15 and finish the design ... simply amazing !

https://twitter.com/x/status/791952418837671937

Deino
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One of the best Single Engine Design :D :D
 
Indeed ... Bai Wei is not only a good friend but even more a pure genius; I simply love his CGs, side profiles and artworks !! :smitten:
 
Now china already have J20, if no oversea investment, maybe should just stop FC31 project, focus the resource on 6th generation fighter
 
Either way, work being done on FC 31 is not going down the drain. Engineering, trials, technologies are going to be utilized in other fighter or drone projects. Leading chinese aeronautical engineering teams , already have their hands full with the J 20, strategic bomber, UCAV, cargo planes, hellicopter projects ...

That doesnt mean, FC 31 wont materialize, but since its not priority project and Pakistan is broke as usual, thats not going to happen in 3 or 4 next years. Maybe FC 31 is going to be the basis of future chinese VTOL fighter

Engine department is still a drag for aeronautical complex in China. It requires additional time and technology maturing
 
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zestokryl said:
Either way, work being done on FC 31 is not going down the drain. Engineering, trials, technologies are going to be utilized in other fighter or drone projects. Leading chinese aeronautical engineering teams , already have their hands full with the J 20, strategic bomber, UCAV, cargo planes, hellicopter projects ...

That doesnt mean, FC 31 wont materialize, but since its not priority project and Pakistan is broke as usual, thats not going to happen in 3 or 4 next years. Maybe FC 31 is going to be the basis of future chinese VTOL fighter

Engine department is still a drag for aeronautical complex in China. It requires additional time and technology maturing
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FC-31 v2.0

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@Deino

The above are screen grabs from the following FC-31 promotional video

http://www.weibo.com/tv/v/EfXEkmTOw
 

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