SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

[python-000]

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Send it for the production line immediatly it look fantastic...

 

[Figaro]

Send it for the production line immediatly it look fantastic...

If the demonstrator looks that good, I wonder what the final production variant or prototype would look like.

 

[samsara]

In my opinion the probably best image of the second FC-31 demonstrator no. 31003 in full reheat.

(Image via 云上铁翼/https://lt.cjdby.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2647979&extra=page%3D1)


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From the same thread, some one posted:

应该是施佬说的电子设备和雷达验证机，是31002改来的，和明年收费的那个还有区别

The 31002 should be the electronic equipment and radar verification machine as mentioned earlier, which is different from the one launched next year

 

[ziaulislam]

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PAF should aim for 36-72 with small batch orders throughout 2025-2030 before AZM comes in

 

[CIA Mole]

PAF should aim for 36-72 with small batch orders throughout 2025-2030 before AZM comes in

Probably won't be exported until 2030. But Chinese may have new fighter by then who knows.

 

[kuge]

what engines will be used for the next yr model?

 

[samsara]

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From OedoSoldier on 2020.09.07:

FC-31 3号機

FC-31 machine #3

https://twitter.com/x/status/1302792939484016640

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From Rupprecht A. Deino on 2020.09.07:

In my opinion the probably best image of the second FC-31 demonstrator no. 31003 in full reheat.

(Image via 云上铁翼/https://lt.cjdby.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2647979&extra=page%3D1)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1302673099750596614

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From Henri Kenhmann at East Pendulum on 2020.09.07:

We are talking about a photo of the FC-31 dating from last month, the question arises as to whether it is really the 3rd prototype (registered 31003 as seen on the front), or it is modified from the 2nd.

In any case still no PLAN colors but those of AVIC.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1302808360408895489

 

[Figaro]

what engines will be used for the next yr model?

A heavily upgraded WS-13 variant

 

[kungfugymnast]

is the J31 REALLY just a techology demonstrator? It has ALL the makings of a true air superiority fighter that can butcher the f22s & f35s with its ultra long range AAMs. I would be very disappointed if the PLAAF does not induct these warbirds in mass.

FC-31 will serve as flight testing module for PLAN next upcoming J-35 fighter. The wings swept angle similar to F-35 is suited for carrier takeoff and landing.

FC-31 will not go to waste but will be made for export market sold to friendlies. The F-35 is too expensive to lose and less likely will carry external payload. The FC-31 is affordable and will carry external payload being low RCS fighter when stealth is not required.

No, you can't splash F-22 and F-35 from long range because they are stealth. Stealth fighter vs stealth fighter will involve visual range engagement & dogfight like clash of the iron clad using IR guided missiles, active radar missiles (if it could track) & guns.

 

[Deino]

Told you guys before... you will see the picture in Sept LOL

What do you mean with "the picture"? This particular aircraft is not new, we know it already since some time and even if images are quite rare, it is nothing we needed to wait until September, since we already know it since late 2019.

Or do you expect the true J-35 prototype in September?

 

[samsara]

Told you guys before... you will see the picture in Sept LOL

Where was your such post? just show us

 

[_NOBODY_]

@Deino @LKJ86 @IblinI How serious is PLAN about this supposed J-35 program?

 

[LKJ86]

@Deino @LKJ86 @IblinI How serious is PLAN about this supposed J-35 program?

 

[Figaro]

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Could you please translate for the non Chinese members here?

 

[_NOBODY_]

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Translation please.