J-35 carrier fighter (PLAN) thread

[rcrmj]

Will be interesting to see if PLAN do go for TVC on J35 after PLAAF seemingly rejected it for J20/WS15 (for sound reasons IMHO).

who said WS-15 is not going to have TVC?````` and for the first few years of service, J-35 wont be mounted with WS-19, even though its development is quite smooth compared to WS-15`````

 

[Alfa_Particle]

I thought they were including 2D TVC but not 3D?

Didn't deny it.

2D TVC also helps in carrier landings, so I'm not sure what's the issue here.

 

[henrik]

who said WS-15 is not going to have TVC?````` and for the first few years of service, J-35 wont be mounted with WS-19, even though its development is quite smooth compared to WS-15`````

What engines will they use, besides WS-19?

 

[Alfa_Particle]

What engines will they use, besides WS-19?

WS-21 is the interim engine for the -19.

I've always been slightly confused by this... Is WS-21 the same as WS-13E or an even more improved variant?

 

[GiantPanda]

WS-21 is the interim engine for the -19.

I've always been slightly confused by this... Is WS-21 the same as WS-13E or an even more improved variant?

WS-21 supposedly has elements of the aborted WS-12 project added to the WS-13 base. Hence, the new nomenclature.

 

[BoraTas]

J-35 spec in recent Chinese media:
Source: 大公报(Ta Kung Pao), reference: AVIC

Engine: WS-19x2 with trust vector
RCS: Frontal 0.01 square meter
Avionics: GaN AESA radar, EODAS, passive infrared detection
Munition: 8 medium - long range super sonic Air to surface missiles
Max takeoff weight: 35 tons
Maximum speed: Mach 2.2
Combat radius: 1350 km
Weapon load: 8 tons

Same media claim J-35 utilize 3d printing tech able to reduce 1/3 of parts and 1/5 of weights, and incorporate internal boarding ladder

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Just another random post getting credibility it doesn't deserve...
How did he reach the RCS value? I am sure he can't eyeball it and that the value wasn't revealed.

 

[daifo]

More indications that the J35 will be stobar capable

 

[no_name]

^^^Wait is that a lift fan in the jet?

 

[ACuriousPLAFan]

^^^Wait is that a lift fan in the jet?

No, there isn't any.

 

[Blitzo]

^^^Wait is that a lift fan in the jet?

What makes you think that?
To me it just looks like the right/starboard engine and some associated power/thermal management doodads.


Besides, even if it did resemble a lift fan, the wise thing is to assume that it's just a bad depiction or it's being interpreted incorrectly, because the idea of a STOVL J-35/XY variant is so stupid and such a barrel of worms that even the idea of entertaining it makes me dread the unnecessary discussions that would be had around it.