PLA next/6th generation fighter thread

[Blitzo]

I wonder if all the rumors about the 6th gen fighter were just for the notional mockup? I mean that did appear at Zhuhai per media reports, but it wasn't meant to represent a real bird.

Are you genuinely thinking that's a possibility, or are you joking?

 

[siegecrossbow]

The reason I think that it is highly likely that we’ll see a legit plane before end of year is because every single PLA watcher of repute, many of whom stationed in Chengdu, agree that it will happen. Where there is smoke there is fire.

 

[ACuriousPLAFan]

The reason I think that it is highly likely that we’ll see a legit plane before end of year is because every single PLA watcher of repute, many of whom stationed in Chengdu, agree that it will happen. Where there is smoke there is fire.

Saw some rumors that Shenyang AC will also have their own J-XD concept/technology demonstrator/prototype taking first flight sometime next year.

No idea how valid this claim is, however, so take this claim with a table-spoonful of salt.

 

[Blitzo]

The reason I think that it is highly likely that we’ll see a legit plane before end of year is because every single PLA watcher of repute, many of whom stationed in Chengdu, agree that it will happen. Where there is smoke there is fire.

I think when Yankee threw his hat in, is when the smoke became relatively unavoidable.

That said I don't think there's been any particular debate in the last few pages about the idea of J-XD emerging soon, most people seem to agree to that consensus.

 

[ougoah]

It's implied the controlled leakers get to say what they say because foreign intelligence knows more than what's been leaked to the public.

For years now the US have been indirectly commenting on competing with none other than China to bring next generation fighter into service. It wouldn't be discussed in this way if they haven't seen the associated movements and shipments making their rounds on the ground.