Was listening to Shilao's talk on naval aviation again. They commented on J35 after talking about the latest photo. They said that J35 really has a lot of differences with F-35. F-35 is a lot bulkier because it's expected to carry 2000 lb internally to perform strike roles. The latest photo reminds them more of F-22 or YF-23. J-35 chases better supersonic performance and require greater weight reduction. Basically, J-35 is an air superiority fighter rather than a multi-role fighter.
They also commented on J-15s. They said that although it can be folded to take up small real estate, it requires multiple folds (wing, tail, pitot tube). And that makes things more complicated operationally. It's hard to load large missiles on the outer hard points when folded.
They also commented on J-15s. They said that although it can be folded to take up small real estate, it requires multiple folds (wing, tail, pitot tube). And that makes things more complicated operationally. It's hard to load large missiles on the outer hard points when folded.
