B-2's angles are all aligned no? J-36's exhaust doesn't lineup with the main wing or leading edge.
Chengdu next gen combat aircraft (?J-36)
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The jagged edges on the engine nozzle are designed to prevent radar waves from reflecting back in the direction of emission, rather than aligning with the trailing edge of the wing. The F-22 also does not align them.
In fact, the structures on either side of the nozzle and between them already block radar waves coming from a directly vertical direction.
I suppose this also answers another post.
Any idea on these vertical seperators between TVC exhausts? Maybe also movable horizontally?
What about the structure itself from the side? F-22 has V tails to block most of it from the side, but J-36 doesn't. It is basically perpendicular from the side on.
The reflection direction for shorter-wavelength radar waves is essentially the same as that of light reflecting off a mirror. You can try using a ruler to demonstrate this yourself and answer your question. My prior reply has already explained the fundamental principles.
They are part of the nozels and not movable.Any idea on these vertical seperators between TVC exhausts? Maybe also movable horizontally?
Yes, it is actually legit. There are rumors on weibo that a grainy but real picture on the ground has been taken.
Just saw it too only a moment ago and if indeed legit, this image seems to be the first clearer one showing one of the later J-36 prototypes - based on the revised twin main landing gear configuration with the wheels arranged side by side - from behind. Anyway a rare sight.
With 4 prototypes, is there any chance of a multi aircraft flight? A 4 plane flight would be something to behold.
Only when Trump visits in April.