Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

[cirr]

The first batch of 2 J-20s is handed over to Eastern Theater Command on January 13, 2019.
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4 not 2.

Followed by a pair of Y-20s.

 

[Deino]

4 not 2.

Followed by a pair of Y-20s.

But this image and report sound very much like from the rehearsal for the Zhuhai Airshow??

What's the source of this image??

 

[cirr]

But this image and report sound very much like from the rehearsal for the Zhuhai Airshow??

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What's the source of this image??

The image is for illustrative purpose only.

 

[Deino]

The image is for illustrative purpose only.

Ok ... the old issue again!?

I want an actual authentic image of the exact situation as described and in CHina it is common to use a randome for for "illustrative purpose only". Thanks.

Anyway, I would love to see areal one with 62x0x serial numbers.

 

[LKJ86]

 

[siegecrossbow]

Replacing old Su-30s in the regiment?

 

[Deino]

Replacing old Su-30s in the regiment?

Most likely. At least it makes sense and was already reported since I think early last year.

 

[leapx]

So far I have never noticed that the fixed front part of the J-20's vertical stabilizer is latticed or meshed! At least for the 201x prototypes.

I guess the meshed window is inlet of cooling air to reduce Infrared signature of exhaust?

Su-57 has similar design but no meshed window.
Such details make me believe J-20 is better at stealth than Su-57.

 

[LKJ86]

CAC

 

[Deino]

CAC
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Twin seater ... or why do you think it is related to the J-20??

 

[ozranger]

Twin seater ... or why do you think it is related to the J-20??

Look at the rear frame, it's mounted on a narrow body fuselage. So it should be J-10S.

 

[luciferdd]

https://weibo.com/3181052590/HbScqET1f?type=comment#_rnd1547434430589

 

[leapx]

So far I have never noticed that the fixed front part of the J-20's vertical stabilizer is latticed or meshed! At least for the 201x prototypes.

After discussion with dudes on CD, I were told it is a old photo and this design was removed. Ouch....

 

[Deino]

Look at the rear frame, it's mounted on a narrow body fuselage. So it should be J-10S.

Yes, but why was it posted here?

 

[monitor]

Following several reports including an eyewitness at least 2 - 4 J-20s were flown to an aviation brigade within the ETC around noon. This corresponds to earlier reports, the 9th Brigade in Wuhu would become the first operational frontline unit to receive J-20 fighters.