Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

[Oracle]

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[xhw1986]

2011 ~ 2015, Four Years Test of J-20 prototypes (N.o2001 ~ N.o2015).

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What with jump from 103 to 105? Why?

 

[cirr]

J-20 2015 left CAC for where you know yesterday 14.04.2015.

Say hello to 2016。

 

[Deino]

J-20 2015 left CAC for where you know yesterday 14.04.2015.

Say hello to 2016。

Exactly the first question that came into my mind: when will we see 2016 ... is it a hint for a soon to be unveiled next aircraft ?

By the way there strong indications that 2015 was not transferred to the CFTE but even more already to the FTTC !

Deino

 

[cirr]

Exactly the first question that came into my mind: when will we see 2016 ... is it a hint for a soon to be unveiled next aircraft ?

By the way there strong indications that 2015 was not transferred to the CFTE but even more already to the FTTC !

Deino

2015 heading for。。。

2016 has been seen parked inside one of the hangars that line up the CAC airstrip。

 

[Deino]

...2016 is seen parked inside one of the hangars that line up the CAC airstrip。

Are You sure ar even better can You post these images; Please ???
I thought this aircraft is no. 2013 since this one is still at Chengdu.

Deino

 

[Akasa]

2015 heading for。。。

2016 has been seen parked inside one of the hangars that line up the CAC airstrip。

Hi cirr, do you happen to know the state of construction of the FC-31's improved prototype?

 

[monitor]

J-20 to sacrifice attacking power and range for stealth

• Staff Reporter
  
• 2015-04-13
  
• 15:42 (GMT+8)

A prototype of China's J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. (Internet photo)

China's J-20 fifth-generation fighter will likely sacrifice its attacking power and range for added stealth capability, reports the website of China's state newswire Xinhua.

PLA Rear Admiral Yin Zhou said the J-20, currently being developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, will install its weapons on the inside of the aircraft to increase stealth, much like the US F-22.

The downside of this decision, Yin said, is that the length and diameter of the J-20's weapons could face restrictions, which could affect the range of its missiles.

However, Yin believes this is not a significant concern given that the main purpose of the J-20 is to seize control of airspace and protect other powerful but non-stealth attacking aircraft from the enemy.

Yin also confirmed Russian reports that the J-20 is currently testing its integrated avionics, flight control systems and other electronic devices. The aircraft has not yet commenced weapon systems testing so any reports about what final weapons the J-20 will be equipped with is just speculation, he said.

Military commentator Du Wenlong also said that the J-20, dubbed the "aircraft carrier killer" by some media, will feature an emergency service status that will allow the PLA to deploy a small fleet of J-20s to the scene in a short period of time if the country is under threat or if foreign aircraft have encroached on Chinese territory.





References:

Yin Zhuo　　尹卓

Du Wenlong　　杜文龍

 

[cnleio]

What with jump from 103 to 105? Why?

Rumor said the N.o2014 is a static test aircraft, not a flying prototype.

All new designed aircraft need a special prototype to do static test inside lab

Big Photo, J-20 N.o2015 details

 

[Deino]

Interesting view ... esp. with all bay open !!!

... and this one too ...

 

[Deino]

Hey I know now, why '2013' remained at CAC !!! ... it has been modified to the latest '2015' configuration including the darker gray part on the radome and most of all the same modified tail stingers !

So I think we can expect its transfer to the FTTC (or CFTE) soon ... and then let's show us '2016' !

Deino

 

[Ultima Thule]

Hey I know now, why '2013' remained at CAC !!! ... it has been modified to the latest '2015' configuration including the darker gray part on the radome and most of all the same modified tail stingers !

So I think we can expect its transfer to the FTTC (or CFTE) soon ... and then let's show us '2016' !

Deino

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I have a question about J-20, can J-20 supercruise with current engine

 

[Indus Falcon]

Clues to J-20 stealth fighter's radar system seen on internet

• 2015-04-22

Leaked photos showing the canards installed on the aircraft. (Internet photo)

Huanqiu Net, website of the Chinese nationalist tabloid Global Times, says Beijing is making significant progress on the next version of its J-20 stealth fighter, as photos which have now spread over the internet showed a modified Tupolev Tu-204 passenger plane suggesting clues to the J-20's radar system.

The photos show that canards, or a small set of forewings placed in front of the main wings on a fixed wing craft, were installed on the passenger airplane. It suggests the radar of future J-20 models will be located on the wings like the US F-22 Raptor developed by Lockheed Martin.

Flight tests for the new design will take place after antenna are installed.

Clues to J-20 stealth fighter's radar system seen on internet｜WantChinaTimes.com

 

[longlong]

I have a question about J-20, can J-20 supercruise with current engine

100% no problem. Though it takes longer time (than F-22) to approach supercruising with less powered engine, it will.

 

[Indus Falcon]

An old Article, thought it would interest some members.

Analysis: End of year surge for Chengdu J-20 fighter programme
Richard D Fisher Jr, Washington, DC - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
06 January 2015

In November and December 2014 two additional prototypes of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation's (CAC) J-20 fifth-generation fighter emerged, advancing its development towards a possible initial operational capability (IOC) of 2017-18.

The J-20 programme currently features six known prototypes. Two are early technology development articles (serial numbers 2001 and 2002) that emerged in 2009 and 2010, while four are modified versions closer to operational prototypes (serial numbers 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015) that all emerged in 2014.

No prototype numbered 2014 has yet to appear and may not, given the traditional Chinese view that four is an unlucky number.

Chinese aircraft spotters responsible for early internet photos report that the latest prototypes, 2013 and 2015, made their maiden flights from the CAC airfield on 29 November and 18 December 2014 respectively.

Both have most of the refinements seen on aircraft 2011, which emerged in February 2014: cropped canards and vertical stabilisers, a modified air intake, modified wing leading-edge extensions, and a new electro-optical targeting system (EOTS) under the nose.

However, 2013 and 2015 lack the nose-mounted pitot tubes that featured on the earlier prototypes. In addition, number 2015 has longer and sharper-shaped rear-fuselage horizontal strakes. Although this aft surface does not appear to be movable, it may contribute to aircraft stability, as a similar - though movable - surface did for the Grumman X-29 technology demonstrator.

Early internet-sourced images have also emerged of the J-20's retractable refueling probe, placed on the upper starboard of the nose. The development status of an indigenous Chinese turbofan for the J-20, often referred to as the WS-15, remains unknown. There is speculation that early J-20 examples may use a version of the Russian Saturn AL-31 turbofan.

In April 2014 an Asian government source told IHS Jane's that China would have 24 J-20s by 2020, which if realized, could constitute a first operational regiment. This would indicate that IOC may occur in the 2017-18 time frame.

Chinese aircraft spotters responsible for early internet photos report that the latest J-20 prototype, 2015, made its maiden flight from the CAC airfield on 18 December. Source: Chinese internet

A detail of the strakes on the latest J-20 prototype, 2015. (Chinese internet)

A view of the latest J-20 prototype, 2015, which made its maiden flight from the CAC airfield on 18 December. (Chinese internet)


Analysis: End of year surge for Chengdu J-20 fighter programme - IHS Jane's 360