Sorry BD.
The point was that Dassault falls under the umbrella of EADS, even if it attempts to operate independently, much like how SAC and CAC fall under the umbrella of AVIC but always have rival designs.
To make this post more on topic, I'll bring up something else that's been on my mind. I wonder if the J-20 will go through design revisions like the F-22 did when it transitioned from the YF-22?
Not out of the question, but I don't think the changes will be as "formal" nor as drastic as the change from YF-22 to F-22, personally just because past PLAAF anc CAC projects have had few changes from the first prototype to the final product (though JF-17 is an exception, with the whole DSI change).
Also it's because the J-20 is most likely meant to be a prototype of the aircraft and not a demonstrator from which to develop an operational aircraft -- they've had a while to work on it and were already given the PLAAF's requirements, so unless the PLAAF change their specs then the changes would be minimal.
There might be EO sensors in the diamond shaped panels, and also an IRST on the nose somewhere, and they might delete the ventral fins. There's also the engine issue and I personally hope they change the LERX to be more stealthy. But apart from all that there's not much I can say which will be changed.
There are rumors floating on CD that the J-20 is about to fly again soon. Just how soon, we are not sure. However don't be surprised when new pictures come out.
Ooooh.... I totally want to see it with its landing gear retracted... the J-20 really is one of the best looking planes out there imo, as good as the F-22 and YF-23 and will look even better in real flight.
