Very interesting when J-20 and J-20A/S are put together in different light conditions. The top photo shows the undersides illuminated by ambiant light, the lower photo shows top sides by direct light from the sun. It is interesting that all variants have almost identical brightness and shade under direct light, but 20A/S have much darker shades than 20 from ambiant light. The reflectness of the new paint seems to be selective or sensitive to direction of incoming light, maybe due to polarization.A few more.
J-20 5th Gen Fighter Thread VIII
- Thread starter Blitzo
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I think it's rather that the dark camo on the J-20A/S is only applied to the aircraft's underside. From the top, it has the same camo as the baseline J-20.
I was thinking the same thing-optical iridescence/shimmer like hologram on a banknote or scales on a butterfly's wings.Actually not just cheap paint but it is logical to assume the stealth/RAM coating has improved/progressed from the first J20 in 2011 to today's much more advanced in all aspects iteration
19th Brigade, Zhangjiakou AB
Thanks a lot since indeed I forgot to check at home ... yes, that's clearly Zhangjiakou
J-20S.
Looks almost white from this angle, like parade livery. Probably just the reflection (but it would be cool if they did custom paint jobs like some other countries).
The lighting here really brings out the new dark-grey coating they have going on the ventral side nicely. Shame they didn't do it as well on the dorsal side, although they probably have their reasons for not doing so. It would just be much more aesthetically complete for the entire body to be this particular grey.J-20S.