J-20 5th Gen Fighter Thread VIII

[Mekconyov]

Very unlikely.

We know prototype 2052 is the one with twin WS-15s. Its nozzles are noticeably different than the ones seen on J-20A/S in service.

The alleged WS-10C2s also have the WS-10 family's hallmark trait: the slits in the silver collar. Hence it's extremely unlikely that we've mistakened them.

WS-10C2 is not WS-15 quote. WS-10C2 had absorbed and benefited from WS-15's metal and manufacturing processes. One of them single crystal blades. WS-10C3 would replace engines of earlier 300 J-20 aircrafts to keep them relevant. WS-15 J-20A/S would be progressively enter into the service and might be with a redesigned fuselage. In between are 50-100 airframes using WS-10C2 engines and 10-20 airframe are being evaluated with WS-15. Seems like WS-15 can support a modified fuselage much more better way then the initial J-20 with increased payload AW speed and range. That seems a reason to switch to J-20 A/S to get improved engines and modified fuselage that is taking time also.

 

[Tomboy]

WS-10C2 is not WS-15 quote. WS-10C2 had absorbed and benefited from WS-15's metal and manufacturing processes. One of them single crystal blades. WS-10C3 would replace engines of earlier 300 J-20 aircrafts to keep them relevant.

SC turbine blades have been used for a good while now... Where and when are you getting your information?