Was this image scaled up by AI or something?
There are lots of small details which seem to be lost compared to the original image you posted in post #1979
J-20 5th Gen Fighter Thread VIII
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Was this image scaled up by AI or something?
There are lots of small details which seem to be lost compared to the original image you posted in post #1979
It certainly is machine scaled up.
@Deino, IMO we should actively avoid posting machine scaled up images of milestone pictures like this (or at least be very vigilant towards machine/AI scaled up pictures) because it introduces confusion as to "which image is real".
I was curious, are there many paint pattern for the J-20? Are they all painted the same across units now in this current round dual tone grayscale pattern? I seem to recall at some point some were painted in a more geometric splinter style dual tone, and of course one of the earlier prototype was just painted full black - aside prototype yellow, are there any other paint pattern observed on J-20, all versions?
The geometric splinter camo that the F-35 aggressor squadron draws inspirations from was only seen at Zhuhai Airshow. It never entered service.
WS-15 most likely do not use latest tech. They use last gen tech that is extensively tested. Current best tech is likely in labs, or under testing.
It wasn’t me who made this … it was posted as a reply to my original tweet and I didn’t notice before posting it! But yes, you are correct.
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Just a thought ... if this image is indeed only two months old it is a but surprising this particular aircraft is still not painted!
Depends what one means by "latest tech." Lastest (i.e. experimental tech, e.g. HPT CMC rotors, fully 3D printed combustion chamber, etc.) tech? Then I agree.
However, personally I'm leaning towards that the first operational WS-15 blocks will use latest available tech. This means things like the 4th (or even later) generation blades, and even tentative, i.e. partial applications of the actual latest tech, perhaps CMC stators/vanes.
He could've just held on to the photo for a while.
He's one of those guys who likes to downplay the progress of the Chinese aviation industry, going as far as making stuff up.
It is certainly possible that he could've just held onto this, and just released it two months ago as "proof" that WS-15 will never use TVC, per his caption. He then proceeded to praise (a bit too exaggerated even) the benefits of TVC and ignore the circumstantial nuances in this. That along with saying WS-15 still uses relatively outdated materials to support his belief that China is very behind in utilizing TVC technology and just turbofan engines in general.
Truly odd.
The image was first posted two months ago on that account, but it doesn't mean the photo was taken two months ago.
Regardless of when the photo was first posted online, we have no way of knowing when it was first actually photographed.