Deino
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Some news i got is that completed version with all targeted avionics will fly in 2018. But the airframe is ready right now and can fly anytime. I think chinese say correct that FC31 will be available for export before 2020 but i dont agree on that point as engine is the main drawback
But wouldn't it be wiser, more logical esp. concerning the publicity-effect to show that bird as soon as possible instead of waiting for the final avionics. IMO these can wait.
If these latest reports are correct and the FC-31.V1 flew already with the WS-13IPE it shouldn't be a problem for V2 to fly with these engines too ... and again IMO as soon as possible.
Now is Zhuhai and the world - and as such possible customers which can be attracted - ... not in a year and who knows what's already in 2018??
Deino