Just because 2D-TVC will provide better steering performance.It's a fighter instead of other.
Chengdu next gen combat aircraft (?J-36)
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It could be that the benefits of 2D TVC for control is deemed worth it.
Or alternatively this second prototype (if it is indeed what it is), seeks to compare this configuration versus the first prototype (but with other usual prototype developmental efforts as well).
It may be that we need to wait till the third, fourth, fifth prototypes consecutively to determine what the final LRIP engine nozzle configuration will be.
Maybe this second prototype actually involves testing the 2D TVC nozzles, so in order to work on that part between flights they didn't bother installing the channels for more accessibility? Like how there was that one early prototype of GJ-11 that also didn't have the buried nozzle even though the final production version does.
IE the first prototype didn't have 2D TVC and had the channels installed to test other aspects like RCS.
Iirc, early on Yankee did say something like "fans likely won't be fond of the changes"
Ayi also said the changes indicate that airframe #2 is more like the actual airframe #1, and airframe #1 is more like a demonstrator airframe
Ayi also said the changes indicate that airframe #2 is more like the actual airframe #1, and airframe #1 is more like a demonstrator airframe
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According to some military bloggers, its landing gear and air intake have also changed, but there is no evidence.
There's been some talk previously that the second prototype would have some changes from the first, so it's just a matter of waiting to see if it is the case (if this is indeed the second prototype)
I'll always prefer the look of the J-36 to the J-50.
Really big surprise,There are too many modifications and differences from the first frame！
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