J-35A fighter (PLAAF) + FC-31 thread

[2=GT]

New pic?

 

[4Runner]

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I doubt that was true. Maybe during a test flight?

 

[CaribouTruth]

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I doubt that was true. Maybe during a test flight?

If you already suspect it to be false then why share it? Zhao DaShuai might be funny occasionally, but it doesn't post anything of value especially for PLA watching. Case in point.

 

[4Runner]

If you already suspect it to be false then why share it? Zhao DaShuai might be funny occasionally, but it doesn't post anything of value especially for PLA watching. Case in point.

I was just trans-posting, no particular intention or purpose. I am not familiar with that poster.

 

[mangchaocs]

New pic?
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Pretty sure this is recycled footage from last year's airshow jet. Check out the '75' logo on the tail—it's for the Air Force's 75th anniversary.

 

[Mearex]

is this true?
https://www.reddit.com/r/WarplanePorn/comments/1jtpz7p/_/mlylk8x The part about J-35 having a forward-opening canopy with no particular reason

 

[Alfa_Particle]

is this true?
https://www.reddit.com/r/WarplanePorn/comments/1jtpz7p/_/mlylk8x The part about J-35 having a forward-opening canopy with no special reason

No.

Basically, while going from the FC-31V2 to the J-35, they found that raising the area behind the canopy reduces transonic drag to around 10% (IIRC). And a helpful byproduct of such is that you've got more space to put fuel and avionics in, and thus, to fully utilise this space, they relocated the hinges to the front.

He just doesn't know what he's talking about.

 

[Tiberium]

No.

Basically, while going from the FC-31V2 to the J-35, they found that raising the area behind the canopy reduces transonic drag to around 10% (IIRC). And a helpful byproduct of such is that you've got more space to put fuel and avionics in, and thus, to fully utilise this space, they relocated the hinges to the front.

He just doesn't know what he's talking about.

it's simpler than that: forward canopy open is easier to handle on the carrier.

 

[Alfa_Particle]

it's simpler than that: forward canopy open is easier to handle on the carrier.

That too. Stuff like the ejection seat can be removed/installed much easier too.

 

[Neurosmith]

No.

Basically, while going from the FC-31V2 to the J-35, they found that raising the area behind the canopy reduces transonic drag to around 10% (IIRC). And a helpful byproduct of such is that you've got more space to put fuel and avionics in, and thus, to fully utilise this space, they relocated the hinges to the front.

He just doesn't know what he's talking about.

The Chinese have been experimenting with front-opening canopies since the J-7 days.