J-10 Thread IV

[siegecrossbow]

Yellow primer J-10C with WS-10 engine.

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[SpicySichuan]

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How do you tell if this is a production model or simply a new prototype?

 

[xyqq]

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How do you tell if this is a production model or simply a new prototype?

There is a production serial number on the side of the inlet.

 

[KFX]

Spotted this at the Dubai air show. J-10CE. AVIC guys, as usual, not keen to talk.

 

[Hyperwarp]

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How do you tell if this is a production model or simply a new prototype?

The UV MAWS are back!

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Intake number look like 4.2_?

 

[siegecrossbow]

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How do you tell if this is a production model or simply a new prototype?

Is it safe to assume that the green parts are composites?

 

[xyqq]

Is it safe to assume that the green parts are composites?

The green parts in the middle of body are not likely composites as there are many pieces connected with rivets. So I doubt about the parts of the same color on the wings as well.

 

[siegecrossbow]

The green parts in the middle of body are not likely composites as there are many pieces connected with rivets. So I doubt about the parts of the same color on the wings as well.

I’m pretty sure that you still need to secure composites to the airframe via rivets.

 

[Tam]

Is it safe to assume that the green parts are composites?

Yes. Composites would require a different primer coating than aluminum which is typically uses zinc chromate, which is yellow.

 

[Tam]

For composites, you need green epoxy primer. Some of these things are specifically made for aerospace.