But the helmets don't have HMD... so how do the cameras work?
J-20 5th Generation Fighter VII
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Right now it doesn't work. The PLAAF seem to be still evaluating/developing its next gen HMD. We have seen two different helmet designs thus far but combat units such as this one doesn't seem to be equipped with it yet.
A HMD helmet would have the little dots on it that can be tracked by the cameras.
That last photo in there shows a pilot wearing HMD.
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I don't think any of those pictures show them wearing a HMD.
J-20 does have an HMD, but it has those distinctive IR tracking points on it
I don't think any of those pictures show them wearing a HMD.
J-20 does have an HMD, but it has those distinctive IR tracking points on it
According to Yankeesama this helmet as is is a bit on the heavy side, which is problematic during extreme maneuvers of around 8 to 9 Gs.
Indeed, and that is not abnormal for HMDs.
I just wanted to point out that none of the photos on the last page or so showed the HMD.
Yes. If you think about it this makes perfect sense. Using the same engine type reduces maintenance complexity.
In that case, so far there are around 3 dadui of J-20 with WS-10C confirmed. The 3rd dadui at 1st brigade still operate J-11 and the 5th brigade is unlikely to have more than 1 dadui.
That gives a total of 3 x 12 = 36 planes. Assuming it was produced over 2 years (2020 and 2021) that averages out to 18 planes per year. It is unclear when the other J-20 at 9th brigade was made and when exactly J-20 with WS-10C start serial production. It could have started earlier with a lower rate while the none WS-10C J-20 product is getting warped up so those factors cancel each other out and 2 years would still be a good estimate.
We will have to wait and see if the production numbers ramp up.
That gives a total of 3 x 12 = 36 planes. Assuming it was produced over 2 years (2020 and 2021) that averages out to 18 planes per year. It is unclear when the other J-20 at 9th brigade was made and when exactly J-20 with WS-10C start serial production. It could have started earlier with a lower rate while the none WS-10C J-20 product is getting warped up so those factors cancel each other out and 2 years would still be a good estimate.
We will have to wait and see if the production numbers ramp up.
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