The new SAC 5 generation stealth fighter

[Roybot]

Is it possible that J-20 and this one will compete with each other and the better aircraft will get inducted in PLAAF?

Like YF-22 and YF-23?

 

[Martian2]

Is it possible that J-20 and this one will compete with each other and the better aircraft will get inducted in PLAAF?

Like YF-22 and YF-23?

That's certainly a possibility, but I think it's unlikely.

I think China wants to support two different aircraft manufacturers in both Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation to preserve competition. The U.S. has both Lockheed Martin and Boeing. I don't think China needs to pick only one winner. I don't believe China will build only 187 fighters, like the F-22.

Personally, I think China will build hundreds or possibly a thousand of each fighter (over a long period of time). Once the R&D costs have been sunk, the marginal cost to produce an aircraft is relatively small. Also, in a large batch, the per unit cost drops.

It is only the greed of American defense companies and their cost-plus-overrun contracts that lead to such a fantastic price for each F-22.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

This could perhaps be our 4th gen naval aircraft for our future CVN.

 

[Arsalan]

it seem to be the Chinese F-60 / J-21

only time will tell what this really is...
looking at the past record of Chinese aviation industry, specially the progress and surprises they have shown in past decade or so, i am pretty much sure that this IS a new fifth generation fighter.

there were projects (J2X for example) of some new fifth generation planes that even PAF showed interest in.

regards!

 

[Jango]

Well, so much for secret!!

 

[rockstarIN]

There is always a possibility that a medium range stealth jet to be coming out from China.

Can't always rely on the heavy jets though in high numbers and exports too.

 

[rockstarIN]

There is always a possibility that a medium range stealth jet to be coming out from China.

Can't always rely on the heavy jets though in high numbers and exports too.

 

[Speeder 2]

Whatever it is, it is NOT a mock-up!

Whatever it is, it is NOT a student project!

Whatever it is or will be called, it is a something NEW, made by SAC!

Whatever it is, its F-35 alike body, or its HUGE ( think: in terms of the IQ reflected ) shaped head alone, suggests that it aims at being a 5th gen.

What else are you waiting for, MODS? For the confirmation by Obama?
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Therefore, for the 2rd time in 3 days I strongly urge MODS make this thread STICKY, titled as Shangyang 5th gen stealth fighter F-60.

TheJ-20 sticky thread we have there has missed entirely the earlier guessing parts since you haven´t been quick enough. You don´t want to miss this F-60 part, too, when it enters service one way or another years later.

C´mon, make this STICKY and be done with it!

 

[homing28]

阎良冒死偷拍
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/1684471986

 

[Speeder 2]

More or less I think we agree that the photos suggest that F-60 has wing span>10m, size between F-35 and super hornet.

It would be interesting to estimate its max takeoff weight and combat radius in comparison to F-35. Anyone?

So its maiden flight will be in September?

darn it, just noticed this> that Chinese lanuage thread on F-60 has already passed 90 pages in 3 days with >3000 comments!

This must be real!

 

[Götterdämmerung]

Amazing, just two years after the first stealth aircraft, there seems to be a second one coming up. The speed of development in China is mind boggling. space docking, 7000 under the sea and a new stealth aircraft.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this new bird in the sky soon.

 

[Kompromat]

Amazing, just two years after the first stealth aircraft, there seems to be a second one coming up. The speed of development in China is mind boggling. space docking, 7000 under the sea and a new stealth aircraft.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this new bird in the sky soon.

And i am seriously waiting to see it in PAF colors !

 

[Beast]

And i am seriously waiting to see it in PAF colors !

It will!! It is specify tailor for export. PAF will be the first customer.

It is the reason why J-10B deal for PAF not going forward. Becos they realise F-60 is around the corner. Just wait 2 years, F-60 will join PAF. Even PAF-KA and Rafale will be no match for PAF..

 

[Speeder 2]

Hollysh!T, there is another one!

Just read another forum saying that according to one of the insiders Huizgeng that SAC is working on another 5 gen ( heavy multirole), powered by 2 WS-15. its maiden flight would be 2013.

This F-60 is medium 5 gen mainly aiming at PLAN in post J-15 era, apart from export potential.

wow! the pentagon would go nuts if that is real...is it?

 

[Beast]

Hollysh!T, there is another one!

Just read another forum saying that according to one of the insiders Huizgeng that SAC is working on another 5 gen ( heavy multirole), powered by 2 WS-15. its maiden flight would be 2013.

This F-60 is medium 5 gen mainly aiming at PLAN in post J-15 era, apart from export potential.

wow! the pentagon would go nuts if that is real...is it?

I doubt so.. Is PLAAF mad to go for 2 heavy weight 5th gen fighter??? SAC shall concentrate on this F-60 project for export or try to win PLAAF going for a medium weight 5th gen fighter.