Shenyang next gen combat aircraft (?J-XDS)

[mangchaocs]

As a Chengdu fanboy, I admit that from this angle, the SHADE looks a lot more futuristic than the J-36.

As someone also from Chengdu, I'm not entirely convinced which one looks more "futuristic", but Shenyang's new J-XD/50 does appear more agile and maneuverable.

 

[GTI]

To put it simply - The J-36 should be seen as an "air cruiser", whereas the J-XDS should be seen as an "air destroyer".

TM

 

[Wrought]

Looks-wise, Shenyang blows Chengdu out of the water and it's not even close. Which makes it a bit of a shame that we have so few pictures of the former and so many of the latter.

 

[talonn]

I reserve my judgment until we get a better look of both in terms of look.

I am more interested to find about maneuverability of this J-50 though. Please surprise me, Shenyang

 

[enroger]

All moving wingtip and flaperon in opposite deflection can produce drag on par or above split aileron, so it may have pretty good yaw authority

 

[zlixOS]

Looks-wise, Shenyang blows Chengdu out of the water and it's not even close. Which makes it a bit of a shame that we have so few pictures of the former and so many of the latter.

maybe. shenyang's definitely more high speed low drag, but chengdu got that tuff iykyk.

 

[Alfa_Particle]

J-50's IWB is too small.

Considering the aircraft looks to be 20-21 metres length, I can see it fitting two PL-17s in its main IWB, hugging the centerline.

 

[Mearex]

maybe. shenyang's definitely more high speed low drag, but chengdu got that tuff iykyk.

CHAD is like the cybertruck of planes dawg

 

[enroger]

Considering the aircraft looks to be 20-21 metres length, I can see it fitting two PL-17s in its main IWB, hugging the centerline.

There is a IWB in the groove?

 

[ACuriousPLAFan]

TM

I'd also like to add high-tier UCAVs as "air frigates" and mid-tier UCAVs as "air corvettes".