Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

[ahojunk]

 

[Ultima Thule]

Interesting ... since the typical "screaming" sound of the engines were indeed a hint for the AL-31FN ... even if the images tend to confirm that they are the "old" engines.

By the way, I read reports/rumours about one of the 3 yellow J-10Cs flying the last days was equipped with the Taihang ? Can anyone confirm or even has images of that particular bird, again esp. since 2-45 and -47 were clearly still using the AL.

Deino

PS ... by the way, the so far best image of that "canary" !

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what a beauty sir you broke my heart in Pisces

 

[yusheng]

 

[cirr]

5, possibly 7, ducklings hatched since LRIP started a few months back

 

[Deino]

That image made my day ... and now the whole family in real !

 

[S10]

They should use these new planes to figure out training and logistical procedures in the next two years. I suspect we will get a glimpse of them in 2019 military parade.

 

[Deino]

Thanks to @siegecrossbow / SDF:

J-20 maneuver videos from the 28th.

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTc0MTM5NjQ3Ng==.html

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTc0MTM5NDI2OA==.html

Interesting ... but concerning the reportedly quiet or even whispering engine nose, this is at least to my eyes the same typical screaming sound of an AL-31.

Deno

Just noticed something curious ...

Comparing with this older image showing 2001 vs 2101 vs the latest 210x there are indeed a few differences and these "boxes" are looking like (IMO) chaff & flare dispensers !

 

[lcloo]

Chaff flare dispensers = LRIP

 

[grey boy 2]

An old video of 2011 unveiled, they said that this could be signaling J-20 public appearance pretty soon
PS, 2011 still flying J-20内场的视频都爆出来了，看起来J-20公开的日子越来越近了。

 

[HAIDER]

This one is nice

 

[grey boy 2]

Old new picture?

 

[cirr]

Interesting ... as far as I remember this - and the one below - are the first image showing three J-20s together.

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[Deino]

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Nice. I noticed this "shot over the fence" too today but thought it would be an older image showing both the no. 2013 & 2015 (from February 2015), but these LRIP birds have indeed a significant darker colour scheme than the prototypes.

Deino

... a few more such images !

 

[ahojunk]

Military expert: Chinese J-20 rivals American F-22 in performance
(People's Daily Online) 13:17, September 29, 2016

Photo of a J-20 stealth fighter.​

Based on a photo posted by a netizen, it appears that another J-20 stealth fighter recently conducted a test flight.

According to a military expert, the performance of the Chinese J-20 rivals that of the American F-22, People’s Daily Online reported.

According to media reports, the J-20 stealth fighter, which is currently in the process of research and development in China, is equipped with long-range missiles, an advanced active phase array radar and an electronic warfare system. In fact, many authorities believe the J-20 will become a potential rival for F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters. Some of the equipment for the J-20 may even be more advanced than that of the F-22 fighters, which were put into service in 2005.

A military expert said on the condition of anonymity that the J-20 will undertake air battle tasks once it enters active service. Intelligence and distance capabilities will be crucial to air battles in the future, so the fighters must be equipped with advanced information systems, electronic warfare systems and air-to-air long-range weapons.

Many military fans want to know whether the J-20 will have a “Chinese heart." The military expert said that, as strategic mutual trust between China and Russia deepens, it is hopeful that the two countries will cooperate on the research and development of aircraft engines, which would be good news for combat platforms like the J-20.

Photo of a J-20 stealth fighter.​

Photo of a J-20 stealth fighter.

Photo of a J-20 stealth fighter.​

 

[nika]