gambit, if you're still here, I'd like to apologize for the behavior of certain others; I'm peripherally connected to them and I'm quite embarrassed.
Aside from that, thank you for the interesting comments. I was not previously aware that canards could actually be a positive factor, provided that they are designed correctly, in radar stealth. I was also previously not aware of diffraction control on the B-2 Spirit Bomber; the serration on current generation US combat aircraft seems interesting enough for PS-ers to copy, but I had no idea as to what their actual function was.
Incidentally, this is my favorite XXJ photoshop.
omploader.organization/vNHJoeQ/1004132356bc504d8407c6e7f0.jpg
What do you think about the viability of this design? For example, compared to the F-22 the LERXes are more rounded, whereas the F-22 has a clean angular LERX. The back ailerons seem derivative of the B-2, but compared to the B-2 the back engines jut out far more.
Regarding the LERX, if you are correct, then the "rounded" looking LERX will significantly increase RCS due to an excess of facets.
I also have a theory going on right now; the XXJ was seriously being designed as a tail-less delta canard fighter, akin to the X-36 experimental fighter. Unfortunately, without mastery of TVC technology, control would be impossible without a tail-fin so despite the Shenyang triplane design being rejected (canards, pelikan tail, delta wing), tails may be necessary on the device. At a later stage, the tails may be removed as a modification once TVC engines and the coupled FBW systems are brought to maturity.
What do you think about that theory? Would it be impossible to design the XXJ as a tail-less delta canard, meet design failures, then staple on a removable pelikan tail for later removal? I understand the design features of a modern jet fighter emphasizing both aerodynamics and stealth are quite complex, and the basic aerodynamic shape must be selected at inception.
It would also explain some of the rumors going around, for example, the rumors of the tail-less design failure, and the postponement of the pre-May flight.
added: I should also mention the rumors of actually having lower RCS than the F-22. Ditching the tail-fin would easily explain how the J-XX, from a country with minimum stealth experience, could outdo the United States. Of course, unfortunately, this solution has apparently failed.
Aside from that, thank you for the interesting comments. I was not previously aware that canards could actually be a positive factor, provided that they are designed correctly, in radar stealth. I was also previously not aware of diffraction control on the B-2 Spirit Bomber; the serration on current generation US combat aircraft seems interesting enough for PS-ers to copy, but I had no idea as to what their actual function was.
Incidentally, this is my favorite XXJ photoshop.
omploader.organization/vNHJoeQ/1004132356bc504d8407c6e7f0.jpg
What do you think about the viability of this design? For example, compared to the F-22 the LERXes are more rounded, whereas the F-22 has a clean angular LERX. The back ailerons seem derivative of the B-2, but compared to the B-2 the back engines jut out far more.
Regarding the LERX, if you are correct, then the "rounded" looking LERX will significantly increase RCS due to an excess of facets.
I also have a theory going on right now; the XXJ was seriously being designed as a tail-less delta canard fighter, akin to the X-36 experimental fighter. Unfortunately, without mastery of TVC technology, control would be impossible without a tail-fin so despite the Shenyang triplane design being rejected (canards, pelikan tail, delta wing), tails may be necessary on the device. At a later stage, the tails may be removed as a modification once TVC engines and the coupled FBW systems are brought to maturity.
What do you think about that theory? Would it be impossible to design the XXJ as a tail-less delta canard, meet design failures, then staple on a removable pelikan tail for later removal? I understand the design features of a modern jet fighter emphasizing both aerodynamics and stealth are quite complex, and the basic aerodynamic shape must be selected at inception.
It would also explain some of the rumors going around, for example, the rumors of the tail-less design failure, and the postponement of the pre-May flight.
added: I should also mention the rumors of actually having lower RCS than the F-22. Ditching the tail-fin would easily explain how the J-XX, from a country with minimum stealth experience, could outdo the United States. Of course, unfortunately, this solution has apparently failed.
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