China Flanker Thread II

[Hyperwarp]

Why would J-16 AESA be superior to J-20? The only reason I can think of is maybe because J-20 needs LPI while J-16 can blast radar all-out?

Maybe it is a matter of size.

 

[dingyibvs]

Maybe the whole hi/lo concept is being scrapped and replaced by division of labor, kind of like how the USN doesn't have a hi/lo combo in capital non-carrier warships or a similar combo in MBTs.

 

[SinoSoldier]

Anyone else thinks that the J-16 will fulfill the fighter-interceptor-bomber role in PLAAF? So far it is the only fighter confirmed to carry long-range AA missiles.

Also, it appears that China will go for a high-lo combination of J-20/J-16 instead of J-20/FC-31 in the near future. What do you guys think of the combination?

Hi,

The long-range interceptor role will be fulfilled by the J-11D. As for the hi-lo combination, the J-10D and a future "super-Flanker" will likely fulfill the "lo" part of that equation.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Hi,

The long-range interceptor role will be fulfilled by the J-11D. As for the hi-lo combination, the J-10D and a future "super-Flanker" will likely fulfill the "lo" part of that equation.

I don't think we have confirmation that the J-11D will be mass produced yet.

 

[SinoSoldier]

I don't think we have confirmation that the J-11D will be mass produced yet.

The most recent indication is that the program is undergoing some modifications. Meaning that they still wish to produce and induct it someday, but perhaps not in numbers that were initially planned.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Video link to the interview with the J-16 pilot.

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[Blitzo]

Anyone else thinks that the J-16 will fulfill the fighter-interceptor-bomber role in PLAAF? So far it is the only fighter confirmed to carry long-range AA missiles.

Also, it appears that China will go for a high-lo combination of J-20/J-16 instead of J-20/FC-31 in the near future. What do you guys think of the combination?

J-16 will definitely fulfill the long range heavy weight 4+ multirole fighter role for the Air Force.

And no, J-16 is not the only fighter confirmed to carry long range AA missiles (I assume you mean PL-XX). J-11B was also seen carrying them at Dingxin last year as part of the red sword exercises.


And it is far too early to see what kind of "hi-lo" combination the Air Force will go for in future. The fact of the matter is that the Chinese Air Force is big enough such that they will need a big 4+ generation fleet in the future even if they wanted a large number of 5th generation fighters (whether it's all J-20s or J-20/FC-31 or whatever), considering the USAF is even looking to continue maintaining hundreds of F-15s and F-16s into the future decades despite still having F-35s to supplement their F-22s.

 

[davidau]

J16 in formation...

 

[Hendrik_2000]

Here is the interview with J16 Pilot
Chinese Air Force - Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army: J-16 Fighters interview for the First Time

 

[defenceman]

J16 in formation...

Hi isn't j16 a single seat fighter like j15
Thx