Pretty snappy roll assuming the video hasn't been sped up/otherwise tampered with.
Chengdu next gen combat aircraft (?J-36) thread
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manqiangrexue
Brigadier
A bomber so agile, its signature move is to outmaneuver an enemy fighter until it's directly overhead then dump a bomb on the fighter's canopy.
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And split rudder closed, clean cruise config.
I wonder if split rudder are also open on takeoff, or just open for drag on landing aporoach.
lcloo
Major
On Take off you need more speed to achieve lift, open split rudder will induce drag and slow down the aircraft. So no, you don't open the rudder on take off.
Another function of split rudder which we may have already observed in J36's test flight is yaw control. Below is what AI replied to me, using B-2 bomber as example:-
The B-2 bomber, being a flying wing design, lacks a traditional tail and rudder. Instead, it uses a unique system to achieve yaw control (side-to-side movement). The wingtip split rudders, also known as differential air brakes, play a crucial role here. These split rudders can open up on one side of the wing, creating drag and causing the aircraft to yaw in the desired direction. This innovative design helps maintain the stealth profile of the B-2 while ensuring precise maneuverability.
Another function of split rudder which we may have already observed in J36's test flight is yaw control. Below is what AI replied to me, using B-2 bomber as example:-
The B-2 bomber, being a flying wing design, lacks a traditional tail and rudder. Instead, it uses a unique system to achieve yaw control (side-to-side movement). The wingtip split rudders, also known as differential air brakes, play a crucial role here. These split rudders can open up on one side of the wing, creating drag and causing the aircraft to yaw in the desired direction. This innovative design helps maintain the stealth profile of the B-2 while ensuring precise maneuverability.
Indeed the need of the hour is dire-war could be around the corner and it's also nice for the j36/j50 to give the F47 the "finger" as it flies and not on PPT
Are we sure it has 3 engines yet? Where was this confirmed for definite?
... yes it's been confirmed for definite since it first flew in December last year.
The number of engines that J-36 has is not something which is presently up for debate.
I mean just look at the pictures and videos in this thread. You can see the dorsal intake and the 3 exhausts for yourself. It's pretty clear at least the current flying prototype is supposed to fly with 3 engines.