J-31 is confirmed for export, export version model shown in Zhuanghai show

[IceCold]

What is it has got to do with PAF section? Shouldn't this be in the chinese section or are we day dreaming again????

 

[帅的一匹]

What is it has got to do with PAF section? Shouldn't this be in the chinese section or are we day dreaming again????

When you have something happy, you got to share with your brothers in the first time. Emotional behaviour but have to respect the rule in PDF. Period. Any way, thanks for moving it to the right place.

 

[Najam Khan]

Najam. It means that an air force version is also being or will be developed for export. Because 31001 is a built for a naval configuration.

Yes, there is a good possibility of that.

If you remember correctly in 2010 and then in first half of 2011 some reports were published in Pakistani newspapers regarding a Pak-China joint venture project of Stealth fighter, people thought its some kind of lame reporting or mistake at publishers part. Now seeing J-31(or whatever is the name) with RD-93/WS-13 engines and "not a heavy" stealth design, one can think of it as a customized version for PAF...or a derivative of something similar undergoing development.

Plus, if Wanglaokan is right that (and everything happens as planned) then 2016/2017 could be a year when PAF can place order for them. But if this project faces problems and IOC gets delayed then J-10B (which will be very mature by then) will come back on table.

 

[kurup]

Looks very nice.....

 

[Rank]

Fine pictures from the same source.

Najam something similar to F22 infact look-wise don't know about the specs but ... "Beast"

 

[Seaman]

Nice snaps

 

[Kompromat]

Yes, there is a good possibility of that.

If you remember correctly in 2010 and then in first half of 2011 some reports were published in Pakistani newspapers regarding a Pak-China joint venture project of Stealth fighter, people thought its some kind of lame reporting or mistake at publishers part. Now seeing J-31(or whatever is the name) with RD-93/WS-13 engines and "not a heavy" stealth design, one can think of it as a customized version for PAF...or a derivative of something similar undergoing development.

Plus, if Wanglaokan is right that (and everything happens as planned) then 2016/2017 could be a year when PAF can place order for them. But if this project faces problems and IOC gets delayed then J-10B (which will be very mature by then) will come back on table.

The happiest aspect is that this project means a lifeline for the JF-17 too [I call it the mosquito fighter] because, the J-31 and JF-17 will use exactly the same engine, exactly the same armament [Both Chinese and Pakistani with NO need to Import keeping in mind that we got TOT for MAR-1 -- Oopss ], same tactical datalink, and perhaps the same air refueling mechanism too. Which means....... LOW operating costs !-- The more similarities we have between the JF-17 and the J-31, more the chances would be for PAF to acquire this air craft. Because it not only would be cheaper to buy than the J-20 but also far cheaper to operate.

 

[BordoEnes]

Hey china you wanna trade for our crappy F-35 ?

 

[trident2010]

Looks like a decent aircraft. Once its details are released then we can see how it compares with F-35. Its a double engine aircraft and therefore many air forces can't afford it. I think China will introduce a single engine version also to expand its export potential.

 

[Kompromat]

This air craft will only meet its desired performance if Chinese can pull off a 100KN+ WS-13 variant.

 

[JonAsad]

http://tuku.military.china.com/military/html/2012-11-08/209588_2260843.htm

When ever i go to a chinese link instead of looking at the intended pix the adds always gets the better of me- Lol-
One has to open the link to understand it- -

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

The happiest aspect is that this project means a lifeline for the JF-17 too [I call it the mosquito fighter] because, the J-31 and JF-17 will use exactly the same engine, exactly the same armament [Both Chinese and Pakistani with NO need to Import keeping in mind that we got TOT for MAR-1 -- Oopss ], same tactical datalink, and perhaps the same air refueling mechanism too. Which means....... LOW operating costs !-- The more similarities we have between the JF-17 and the J-31, more the chances would be for PAF to acquire this air craft. Because it not only would be cheaper to buy than the J-20 but also far cheaper to operate.

I hope Pakistan will get one or two squadrons of J-31 when it's ready

 

[Abingdonboy]

PAF may go for this instead of J-20.

I thought it was an established doctrine that the PAF didn't go for twin-engined fighters?

And how much would this bird cost per unit?

 

[帅的一匹]

Pretty expensive, estimated no less than 60millions per.

 

[帅的一匹]

ONLY TO THOSE WHO CAN PAY

PAF won't buy J31 in large quantity, 2 squadrons is more than enough.

Don't forget the soft loan. Unlike India pay hard cash to Russia, PAF has flexible payment with China.