J-20 5th Gen Fighter Thread VIII

[BoraTas]

Not sure if posted already:

USA vs China Fighter Jets | Balance Of Power | Insider​

The US claims China has been stealing US technology to make their own copycat of the F-22 Raptor, known as the J-20 Mighty Dragon. We compare the stealth, accuracy, and radar technology of the two fighter jets. - US propaganda/Misinformation Outlet Business Insider

With what data?

Really though, don't post low quality mainstream media articles here.

 

[AndrewS]

The problem isn't because of RAM, it is because of cooling. Somebody made an unfortunate decision of cooling the electronics with fuel. The problem is when F-35 is parked under the sun, it gets too hot for the electronics to work properly, hence the climate controlled tents.

Using fuel as cooling is an elegant solution, as you don't need to carry coolant and also pre-heat the fuel so you get more thrust.

You would have a hanger on an airbase or need a portable tent for expeditionary operations anyway, so I'd say this is worth the tradeoff.

Tents could also be used as camouflage or decoys, if you can't see what is inside.

 

[Deino]

I can already guess the answer, but let's see what he says

Here is his first reply:

Thanks for reaching out Andreas. I’m being a bit conservative to be sure. I’m more inclined to make the call based on both imagery and production numbers. I definitely think there are strong cases for all the those Brigades, but I have yet to get the corroboration I would like to make the call that those aircraft have actually been delivered to those units.

Otherwise he has no info on those iamges from the 97th and 4th ABs both showing the individual aircraft numbered „22“ and for the 54th AB he still wants to wait for more information. Here indeed I agree, since the single image we know is far from conclusive …

Anyway, I don‘t agree with his limitations being pilot training … and most of all I hope at the Zhuhai Airshow they will reveal a late-production batch J-20 with visible and yet unknown construction numbers.

 

[simonov]

Why until now many West analyst say that J-20 is 4,5 gen fighter?

 

[lcloo]

Why until now many West analyst say that J-20 is 4,5 gen fighter?

If you believe them, China's economy would have been collapsed a long time ago. It is called Western Media.

 

[CasualObserver]

Why until now many West analyst say that J-20 is 4,5 gen fighter?

Because aside from their obvious pride, it also looks unconventional in comparison with Lockmart designs that have become the first thing the word "stealth" brings to mind. Thus it is easier to make people believe it is substantially inferior.

 

[Deino]

Is this a new image of a J-20 carrying fuel- tanks it an old previously not released one? … or is it maybe even a J-20A?

 

[siegecrossbow]

Is this a new image of a J-20 carrying fuel- tanks it an old previously not released one? … or is it maybe even a J-20A?

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Doesn’t look like it has a hump.

 

[Deino]

Doesn’t look like it has a hump.

Actually I don't know ... however the radome looks more like from an "A". Anyway, it si too blurry to be sure.

 

[Deino]

Via Q / @foolsball on Twitter:

"A bold passenger takes a photo of J-20s in hangars at Korla airport. Korla is a dual-use airport, housing J-20s from the 111th AB in the WTC, as well as H-6s that I've never been clear on the exact unit. About 7 J-20s can be seen, I wonder if there are still J-16s in the 111th AB"

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1789649275313430925