J-20... The New Generation Fighter III

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I hope the prototype 2003 will have a major facelift by adding the stealthy nozzle with WS-15 will complete the picture.
 
Air Force Brat

Air Force Brat

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Engineer said:
I wouldn't interpret what he said as a major face-lift. What was said is that there are changes with the cockpit and the internal structure. These changes aren't going to be observable from the outside.
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The engineer is likely right, someone mentioned more composite structure, which is usually a weight saving measure, maybe changes to streamline the eventual manufacture, and possibly software, etc changes for FCS as they are just getting in up to their elbows on the J-20 flight test regime, likely high alpha and probably pushing top end as well, so plenty of tweaking goes on in this stage with all aircraft. The F-35 is just beginning her high alpha testing, so she may see changes as well and likely will. AFB
 
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September 17, J-20 No. 2002 made ​​its 30th test flight.

[video=youtube;ery6l0CVcDM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ery6l0CVcDM[/video]
 
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