J-20 5th Gen Fighter Thread V

[Air Force Brat]

Yes, but if my memory serves correctly, then wasn't it quite common that right after one plane left for the CFTE another was ready for its maiden flight ??

At least I have some hope ...

Yes Sir, that is an affirm! I can't wait myself.

 

[Deino]

Back to topic .... come on CAC, show us 2102 !



PS: Could that be already the painted 2101 ??

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[tidalwave]

So, what does this all means? How many ready to in service now?

 

[siegecrossbow]

So, what does this all means? How many ready to in service now?

Probably five or seven.

 

[cn_habs]

Operational?

 

[taxiya]

I don't know if anyone noticed or mentioned this in CAC.

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Seems to indicate not only the LRIP of J-20, but by slowing down, reducing the production capacity of J-10.

 

[Deino]

Indeed an interesting observation.

 

[siegecrossbow]

I don't know if anyone noticed or mentioned this in CAC.

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Seems to indicate not only the LRIP of J-20, but by slowing down, reducing the production capacity of J-10.

This can only mean one thing...
China is secretly developing helicarriers!

p.s. Claiming rights to this idea before Pinkov could steal it.

 

[Totoro]

seems unlikely CAC would increase production of j10 for a few years then cut it back down. alternative theory: hangars and blast deflector area is testing area for newly produced planes. new models need more testing and more quality assurance than models that have been run in. images may show that j10b programme has exited the inital production period where there are more problems to appear and quality levels have stabilized so less testing is needed.

at the same time, j20 is entering initial production so it will need such facilities more.

 

[Air Force Brat]

seems unlikely CAC would increase production of j10 for a few years then cut it back down. alternative theory: hangars and blast deflector area is testing area for newly produced planes. new models need more testing and more quality assurance than models that have been run in. images may show that j10b programme has exited the inital production period where there are more problems to appear and quality levels have stabilized so less testing is needed.

at the same time, j20 is entering initial production so it will need such facilities more.

nice reading of the "tea leaves" and I believe you are right on here, good post!