J-35 carrier fighter (PLAN) thread
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Well, his description of the image isn't incorrect -- FC-31V2 can still be considered named as "FC-31 prototype".
Most correctly would be to call it "FC-31 tech demonstrator" or "second FC-31 tech demonstrator".
Your image adds the first FC-31 tech demonstrator aka FC-31V1, which is not a problem either but also doesn't invalidate his own post.
(Technically neither FC-31V1 and V2 are "prototypes" but if V1 is called a "prototype" than V2 is as well. Though again I'm a fan of the tech demonstrator moniker in this case)
Judging from the rough comparison of dimension changes shown here, I think you are right.
The V1 is more align with tech demonstrator.
Uh, that wasn't my point.
I am saying that V1 and V2 should both be considered technology demonstrators.
Similarly if one wants to use the word "prototype" then V1 and V2 are both "prototypes" as well. They should both be considered of equal status, is the point.
Are you sure with this?
IMO V1 and V2 are dimension-wise almost the same and the biggest difference is the modified tail (plus the canopy) but IMO V2 isn't that longer.
V1 is basically the equivalent to an US X-plane. And the V2 is basically the equivalent to an US Y-plane.
While V1 was used as a testbed for new design and construction methodologies and technologies, the V2 was developed after the PLAN had already expressed interest in using those technologies for a naval combat aircraft.
I think the current J-35 is basically the equivalent to an US LRIP aircraft.
While V1 was used as a testbed for new design and construction methodologies and technologies, the V2 was developed after the PLAN had already expressed interest in using those technologies for a naval combat aircraft.
I think the current J-35 is basically the equivalent to an US LRIP aircraft.
But V2 is still land-based no? No carrier mods and smaller wings.
Didn't PLAN express their interest after V2?
The main gear is off with an angle in V1 which makes the V1 suppose look shorter
But the difference is so big the length is definitely enlarge in V2/V3 IMO.
Search on Chinese internet suggest V1 is 16.8 meter, V2 is 17.3 meter which is about 3% not as dramatic(8% aka Hornet to Super Hornet) as the picture shown.
So judge yourself
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Hmmm ... in fact I never really measured on my own so I definitely will do this.
However several illustrations show the V1 & V2
Please do since V1 was publicly display, there should be a perfect profile picture somewhere in you computer.
Meanwhile, I found this looks like it's a magazine scan. I don't know how accurate though but still shows it's a bit longer.
