SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

[ChineseToTheBone]

FC-31 1.0？2.0？

I initially thought you were joking by posting this picture when I saw how small that plane was before scrolling down and finding the larger enhanced images. lol

 

[Akasa]

May?

Ok, they probably won't make it so I give them until June.

Any idea if 3.0 is the enlarged (possibly naval) variant? If it is indeed this fast, it could signal that the PLAN has funded the program.

 

[帅的一匹]

Did we solve all the engine problem or if is still a prototype?

Its been under test on JF17 for long long long time. We'd expected its debut since years back. Very exciting moment. !

FC-31 1.0？2.0？

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Pics taken today（27.04.2017）

Looks like a slimmer F35A.

Any idea if 3.0 is the enlarged (possibly naval) variant? If it is indeed this fast, it could signal that the PLAN has funded the program.

Bingo, you hit the point.

 

[Deino]

May?

Ok, they probably won't make it so I give them until June.

You are joking !??

They barely managed to fly this one the second time within four months and You are expecting already a third one within the next two ?

Deino

 

[WarFariX]

https://twitter.com/x/status/857940879302041600

Check the link for video
J-31v2 video made while it was landing

 

[Deino]

Finally some progress .... come on ! Show us more.

 

[terranMarine]

You are joking !??

They barely managed to fly this one the second time within four months and You are expecting already a third one within the next two ?

Deino

China speed, what else?

 

[Muhammad Omar]

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https://twitter.com/x/status/857940879302041600

Check the link for video
J-31v2 video made while it was landing

 

[cirr]

Finally some progress .... come on ! Show us more.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Since when did the Cockpit glass is opening sideways???
It was Vertically before...

 

[Meejee]

Since when did the Cockpit glass is opening sideways???
It was Vertically before...

That seems to be the L-15

 

[Meejee]

I mean this seems to be the L-15

 

[帅的一匹]

Since when did the Cockpit glass is opening sideways???
It was Vertically before...

I think it's not FC31 on the picture, maybe L15?

 

[Deino]

Yes ... As in The trainer thread posted The L-15B.

 

[samsara]

FC31 v3 is designed for Catobar carriers, type 002 onward. No need to worry, no matter it's catapult it EMALS. It's a weapon system prepared for the future.

It's a perfect chance to develop a highly capable medium thrust engine for FC31.

I drown my face in the sunshine, others can't see my ambition when I buckle down. kudos to FC31!

The first time General Ying Zhuo said on CCTV4 today focus that he prefer J31 on board, I know J31 had been inclined to be chosen for navy. I say great choice.

I know... because it's your 家乡 so now must feel very happy

I do hope that China WS-13 and WS15 are ready for J-31 and J-20, so we will not depend any more of outside source. China should invest more $$$$ to make engine as reliable and durable (10000 hours) as Western counterpart.

ALREADY DONE! One just needs to have more patience as well as FAITH I feel quite funny if I recall the earlier posts by some posters showing off their persistent & pervasive, unrefrained disbeliefs in this thread to the pestering extent that the FC-31 will ever see light for China's own domestic uses... and how quickly they have changed and updated their stances after v2.0 flight... just rolling back for some quick fun chameleon style

Do you forget about the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), which is focusing on aeroengine and related technology development, established on August 28, 2016. This mega corp consists of 46 affiliate companies, including 22 engine companies, several institutes, 3 aeroengine-repairing factories and some other small companies, with the majority of the affiliate companies having been split from Aviation Industry Corporation of China.