I mean, that's more space to cram T/R modules in.
CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread
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My thoughts:
Wow, that's a lot of real estate. Surprised that the J-35 looks wider than the J-15B folded.
The J-35 IS wider. The J-15 folds its tails also hence it can look pretty slim head-on when the wings are folded.
The J-15/Su-33 has one of the smallest footprints relative to its size with the wings folded
The image is originally from vector site, iirc.
The image is originally from vector site, iirc.
Is the second J-15 real/non-mockup?
The one at the front has a non-transparent canopy, while the second one has a clear one.
I believe the past close ups of mockups were all non-transparent canopies.
Similarly, the J-35 might have a clear canopy, but it is not a definite shot.
It still looks like a mock-up. There is no seat, no HUD visible under that transparent canopy.
PeoplesPoster
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We sure this is real? Kinda looks like a rendering to me.
I think PLA took the lesson on J-15. Because the wings are folded too much, most hard points on the wings are inaccessible once the wings are folded. So PLA prefer easier and faster operation to smaller footprint