J-35A fighter (PLAAF) + FC-31 thread

[by78]

A few more high-resolution images from Zhuhai.

 

[Kejora]

J-35 seems to have smaller DAS and EOTS compared to J-20 and F-35, is that because its a less capable version to make it cheaper or because the advance in avionics and electronic systems allow it to be smaller?

 

[Alfa_Particle]

J-35 seems to have smaller DAS and EOTS compared to J-20 and F-35, is that because its a less capable version to make it cheaper or because the advance in avionics and electronic systems allow it to be smaller?

They're the same size?

 

[Kejora]

They're the same size?

No

 

[Alfa_Particle]

No
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Smaller size ≠ less capable though. That's a very flawed assumption in the age of cramming as much as you can in a tiny space.

 

[oleracea]

Do you think this represents J-35 and J-20 respectively? One being more multirole and the other focuses on A2A

 

[totenchan]

No
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How sure are we that this comparison is accurate though? We don't have precise measurements for the J-35.

 

[Alfa_Particle]

Been told we might be looking at ≈96 kN and a T/W of around 9 for the WS-21.

Development for the tech demo started in 2008.

 

[FirebirdFan]

Been told we might be looking at ≈96 kN and a T/W of around 9 for the WS-21.

Development for the tech demo started in 2008.
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At risk of sounding hyperbolic, does this mean that WS-19 may sit above 100 kN?

 

[Alfa_Particle]

At risk of sounding hyperbolic, does this mean that WS-19 may sit above 100 kN?

There's plenty/persistent rumours suggesting WS-19 does sit above 100 kN, no?

It's not that far of a stretch anyways. F414-EPE sits at 117 kN and EJ2x0 Stage 2 sits at 120 kN.