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I think TVC would be wasted on a fighter like the J-10. Just my opinion. J-20 probably worth it, J-11 yea, J-10 nah.
I think there is a sort of synergy for vector capability and larger fighter. It gives them the nimbleness to overcome interial problem due to size.
J-10A, probably no. But it would definitely boost the J-10B's maneuverability, albeit its canards and deltas.
Undoubtedly TVC can improve maneuverability but it is a question of cost benefit and making the most out of what research/money the PLA has.
I wouldn't say nil, China insists Taiwan is part of China because the civil war is technically still going on, and America is will use force to prevent the repatriation of Taiwan by force.
This is probably the most likely flash point. Though you do have a point about it being a favour for LH, Boeing, etc.
Presents a solution to the US arms sales problem, China should offer Taiwan discount J20's, no US arms deal and Taiwans pilots are already trained up on the J20 for when it becomes part of China again, win win![]()
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You forgot Newer generation avionicsJ-20 Must receive a new generation engine like WS-15 or 117S to compete with F-22 and PAKFA
Look, the American weapons manufacturers need a rival, desparately. With our debt problems, the civilians are looking high and low for weapons systems to cut. So, probably, China let its J20 pictures leak as a favor to Lockheed, Boeing, Grumman, etc. The chance of a USA and a Chinese fighter EVER meeting each other in a dogfight is nil. BUT the folks who design, build and fly these super expensive toys in both nations need each other to keep the game going.
Oh i forgot a new generation plane...
Yes and i think they must contact HAL for all these , since they have 3 decades of experience in making fighter plane![]()
You forgot Newer generation avionics
New generation weapons
New generation defense systems
New generation Radar and Sensors
New generation control systems and agility
Oh i forgot a new generation plane...
Relax, we only call it "new generation" because it is actually new generation, unlike our southern neighbors whose fighters are only "new generation" because its development time will extend into the next generation.