Shenyang FC-31 / J-31 Fighter Demonstrator

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Engine is likely Klimov RD-93.

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What is this? The robust twin nose wheel gear points to a carrier aircraft, not to a cheap LO fighter for Pakistan. The main task of 16 and its kind will be the defense of a naval fleet with its AEW and ASW and anti-ship missile carrying aircraft, the whole defended by dedicated fighters. I think "J-31" might be that fighter, while J-15 will be the striker. This aircraft will only carry AA ordnance and have as much fuel as possible. No compromises for anything else, very different from F-35.
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The fact that the prototype has a twin nose wheel gear should indicate that the aircraft is meant for carrier operation. Right?
And why not? A carrier capable stealth fighter is still missing in China's inventory.
 
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Definitely RD-93 engines. What did I say... now prepare for ridiculous assertions like the plane can't actually fly when the taxi-tests are underway. I've seen it all in January 2011.
 
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I'm just back from a family weekend in France .... and now this !!!!:D


Besides my huge excitement :p ... were these photos taken at SAC or Xia'an Yanglian ???

Deino
 
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I'm just back from a family weekend in France .... and now this !!!!:D


Besides my huge excitement :p ... were these photos taken at SAC or Xia'an Yanglian ???

Deino
 
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Deino said:
I'm just back from a family weekend in France .... and now this !!!!:D


Besides my huge excitement :p ... were these photos taken at SAC or Xia'an Yanglian ???

Deino
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Seems like you are in for a surprise every time you comeback Deino!
 
siegecrossbow

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Deino said:
I'm just back from a family weekend in France .... and now this !!!!:D


Besides my huge excitement :p ... were these photos taken at SAC or Xia'an Yanglian ???

Deino
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Seems like you are in for a surprise every time you comeback Deino!
 
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