PLA next/6th generation fighter thread
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@AndrewS you make a good point, if it can cruise at mach 2, then very little need for afterburner. Though I do think it would be wise to retain that ability, gives the pilot an option to accelerate to mach 2.5 or above just in case there is a need to get away from incoming threat. VLO is not a concern at that point since incoming threat means they already located you.
This was my point as well, if this 6 gen can cruise at 20k or above, then very few aircraft over the pacific can threaten it. F-35 can try but it will have to get really close, which is not feasible because it will be detected as well, and at that point the 6 gen can either fight back or just get away using superior speed.
as for SAM, it is not as much of an issue over the pacific since possible SAM locations (islands, ships) are known, so the 6 gen only needs to plan its routes to avoid them. overall, a VLO+high speed+high altitude+long range, at the expense of maneuverability is a very good trade off when you have so much space to work with.
Alone the use of that faked image tells me to better forget it
Sigh
Another case of excitement being repelled because of faked/PSed image. Cant wait for official reveal already!!
It's very unlikely (I would say with zero possibility) that news of new developments would be first covered by some random youtube channel. If anything with decent credibility happens, this forum is usually the first place to explode.
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It’s been a very tough year, but I think I’ve mostly been good. Not once have I ever replied to a mod’s bold colour font comments. Every time I have the urge to say something moronic and fanboyish, I think - “what would Blitzo or By78 say?”
Though I can’t really speak for them, I also think Deino, Alfa_Particle, ACuriousPLAFan, siegecrossbow et al have all been very well behaved too.
We patiently, but not presumptuously, await our Christmas present(s). And please don’t send Santa in for a tea party for delivering them (prefers milk and cookies anyhow).
Thank you and Merry Christmas,
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