China may be developing a VTOL fighter in the near future

[Georgeclark]

According to AVIC, a contract between two departments of AVIC was signed on the 20th of March regarding to the development of a VTOL purpose engine. Although not directly, such event suggest that China may be developing a VTOL fighter in the near future (if not already).

Picture taken by one of my Chinese mates. He took the picture before they removed the info from AVIC site. @AndrewJin Please Help translate what is written in the website.

 

[rockstar08]

what is this VTOL fighter ?

 

[C130]

what is this VTOL fighter ?

VTOL - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Georgeclark]

what is this VTOL fighter ?

A fighter which can land vertically doesn't need a runway, it is mainly operated through flat deck carriers and LPD's Ex. Harriers with the Indian Airforce

Also F 35's

 

[jhungary]

According to AVIC, a contract between two departments of AVIC was signed on the 20th of March regarding to the development of a VTOL purpose engine. Although not directly, such event suggest that China may be developing a VTOL fighter in the near future (if not already).

Picture taken by one of my Chinese mates. He took the picture before they removed the info from AVIC site. @AndrewJin Please Help translate what is written in the website.

The website said Short take off and vertical landing, (STOVL) not VTOL

What it basically said is that AVIC have enter into developement contract with Chinese Aerospace Engine Development have sign into undertaking of a project for aeroengine designed for Short Take Off Verticle Landing aircraft for use in fexible Navy.

Well, thats the rough translation...

 

[Georgeclark]

The website said Short take off and vertical landing, (STOVL) not VTOL

What it basically said is that AVIC have enter into developement contract with Chinese Aerospace Engine Development have sign into undertaking of a project for aeroengine designed for Short Take Off Verticle Landing aircraft for use in fexible Navy.

Well, thats the rough translation...

Ok, but its kind of similar. Thanks for correction

 

[Akasa]

Ok, but its kind of similar

Er, not really.