J-35 carrier fighter (PLAN) thread

[Deino]

Ok guys …and now back to the topic!

 

[Deino]

Was this image of a J-35 already posted?
I would love to see the full sized one.

(Image via @恒苏Actline from Weibo)

 

[Schwerter_]

Was this image of a J-35 already posted?
I would love to see the full sized one.

(Image via @恒苏Actline from Weibo)

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Edit: On closer inspection I don’t think it’s the same picture but the angle is identical

 

[Deino]

Edit: On closer inspection I don’t think it’s the same picture but the angle is identical View attachment 121966

Agreed ...

 

[polati]

Is J-35 timed to enter service alongside Cv-18?

 

[Aswin_hht]

Is J-35 timed to enter service alongside Cv-18?

We do not know yet. I believe Fujian will see service first and J-35 will soon follow but this is just a guess that nothing more.

 

[Deino]

Hey, finally and slowly the better versions of some J-35 images are being posted ... So far I knew this only in the partially pixelated version added below.

(Images via @恒苏Actline from Weibo)

 

[by78]

High-resolution version.

 

[no_name]

That's a fine graceful angle.

 

[tamsen_ikard]

High-resolution version.

Looks slim, silky smooth and sexy compared to the fat belly F-35. With 2 engines and a slimmer profile, J-35 will likely be more manuverable and better Power to weight ratio, thus a better dog fighter.

On the flip size, J-35 probably has less range compared to the F-35 just due to less volume compared to the fat F-35. As Anti-ship missiles become more and more formidable, carrier will have to fight from longer ranges in order to avoid anti-ship missiles. So, small range could become a weakness for the J-35.

Also, what is the armament potential of the J-35? It doesn't have side bays, so how will it carry short range missiles? Does it also lack a gun like the J-20?