SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

[MightyDragon]

I don't think it is called J-31. There is no "Eight One" sign on the plane, so it is not enlisted in the formal series. Besides, three digits reserved for prototype planes are too much, so I would rather consider it as the "plan 310" number one prototype...

 

[kkacer]

國內消息有矢向量應錯不了

J31 最後應是裝這新款矢向量噴嘴, 9500 KG

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[SQ8]

This is interesting..
If that is the actual aircraft.. and the Chinese have decided to take their stolen F-35 data and literally create an adapted clone.. its an achievement in itself.
Because it signifies two very important things..
First.. that the chinese air industry is growing by leaps and bounds through whatever pathway it has chosen.. reverse engineering or not.. its allowing it to keep abreast of the worlds best in terms of aerodynamic design.

Second.. That contrary to claims by Lockheed.. there was a lot taken away from the F-35 program that is not being disclosed.
At least enough to provide exacting blueprints for the frontal section of this aircraft whose rear resembles the F-22.

So if this is called the J-31.. then the J-31 is the mashup of the F-22 and F-35..
Thats not just a copy paste.. thats the best of both worlds.

And since this is a private venture, it means.. that Chinas allies have something to smile about.

There is still a lot of work to be done in the engine bays it seems.. fairly crude.

 

[sweetgrape]

hope the thread not be ruined like other thread, that's so bad. Hope all can keep on the topic!!
From yesterday, the blurry picture to clear one, this time seems, the climber are more efficient, maybe the Wall of SAC is lower, hehe!

 

[trendmaker1]

This is interesting..
If that is the actual aircraft.. and the Chinese have decided to take their stolen F-35 data and literally create an adapted clone.. its an achievement in itself.
Because it signifies two very important things..
First.. that the chinese air industry is growing by leaps and bounds through whatever pathway it has chosen.. reverse engineering or not.. its allowing it to keep abreast of the worlds best in terms of aerodynamic design.

Second.. That contrary to claims by Lockheed.. there was a lot taken away from the F-35 program that is not being disclosed.
At least enough to provide exacting blueprints for the frontal section of this aircraft whose rear resembles the F-22.

So if this is called the J-31.. then the J-31 is the mashup of the F-22 and F-35..
Thats not just a copy paste.. thats the best of both worlds.

And since this is a private venture, it means.. that Chinas allies have something to smile about.

There is still a lot of work to be done in the engine bays it seems.. fairly crude.

it's j20 with modifications...
it's not a new one as china doesn't need another one..!!!
They should concentrate on j 20 to make it better...

 

[Oldman1]

This is interesting..
If that is the actual aircraft.. and the Chinese have decided to take their stolen F-35 data and literally create an adapted clone.. its an achievement in itself.
Because it signifies two very important things..
First.. that the chinese air industry is growing by leaps and bounds through whatever pathway it has chosen.. reverse engineering or not.. its allowing it to keep abreast of the worlds best in terms of aerodynamic design.

Second.. That contrary to claims by Lockheed.. there was a lot taken away from the F-35 program that is not being disclosed.
At least enough to provide exacting blueprints for the frontal section of this aircraft whose rear resembles the F-22.

So if this is called the J-31.. then the J-31 is the mashup of the F-22 and F-35..
Thats not just a copy paste.. thats the best of both worlds.

And since this is a private venture, it means.. that Chinas allies have something to smile about.

There is still a lot of work to be done in the engine bays it seems.. fairly crude.

Didn't get the F22 rear design cause the J20 doesn't have this.

 

[peaceful]

it's j20 with modifications...
it's not a new one as china doesn't need another one..!!!
They should concentrate on j 20 to make it better...

it is a new one designed by a completely different company.

 

[sweetgrape]

it's j20 with modifications...
it's not a new one as china doesn't need another one..!!!
They should concentrate on j 20 to make it better...

So, what about F35 and F-22, F35 are F22 with modifications? USA have F22, why they need F35?
Why can't develop both parallel? SAC and CAC can help each other, learn the advantage from each one!

 

[Beast]

國內消息有矢向量應錯不了

J31 最後應是裝這新款矢向量噴嘴, 9500 KG

http://img4.bbs.**********/uploadfiles/images/2012/09/16/0916154822959.JPG

http://img4.bbs.**********/uploadfiles/images/2012/09/16/0916154831818.JPG

Too bad aeronautic engine supply is control under Shenyang Liming. Shenyang aviation corps can basically access any domestic engine they want. While Chengdu aviation corps has to eat the dirt and only very high level people in CCP intervene then they can get a little supply of domestic engine.

The fact, J-10B delay with domestic WS-10A engine supply by Shenyang Liming and our new comer J-31 gets a brand new shiny 9500kg domestic TVC engine just for prototype easily tells you the sad tale of rivalry fight within China aviation industries...

 

[TaoLi]

This is different China with US, China does not like be a police in the whole world, China does not use their highest level weapon. If some countries menace China, They will the highest weapon US does not have like DF-31.

We don't show it, we use it. Nobody knew about th F117 and B2 for many years. Or the so called Beast of Kandahar or the stealth helo used in Osama's death.

 

[sweetgrape]

Didn't get the F22 rear design cause the J20 doesn't have this.

Have to agree with you, our engine can't match for yours. In engine, we still have about more than 15 years gap behind you!!
beside these, the production level of china also can't match for you, we all know it, these is comprehensive competition, behind the plane production, we need too much improvement on basic and equipment industry, and management, that's also need many energy, time and money to do!!
Whatever, gap exist, improvement is also big and stable!!

 

[Oldman1]

This is different China with US, China does not like be a police in the whole world, China does not use their highest level weapon. If some countries menace China, They will the highest weapon US does not have like DF-31.

We already thought of such a weapon and refuse to build it for a good reason.

 

[Oldman1]

Have to agree with you, our engine can't match for yours. In engine, we still have about more than 15 years gap behind you!!
beside these, the production level of china also can't match for you, we all know it, these is comprehensive competition, behind the plane production, we need too much improvement on basic and equipment industry, and management, that's also need many energy, time and money to do!!
Whatever, gap exist, improvement is also big and stable!!

Competition is good hence why Lockheed Martin and Boeing be fighting each other for such a project.

 

[farhan_9909]

paf for the sake of GOD
leave the j10b

rather wait for a few more years and take this baby

 

[SamranAli]

after J-20, J-21 now J-31. Impressive. Is there F-60 too?