Shenyang FC-31 / J-31 Fighter Demonstrator
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Yeah, all that hype about WS-13, 15, 20 and the only successful product we can see still is the WS-10.
I'm losing my faith. Please let time tell me I'm wrong.
You are wrong.
All RD-93 engines generate black smoke.
J31 version 2 recent test fly spotted smokeless. WS13E has been installed.
Saudi has pumped in $1billion down payment for J31 development as it wants J31 license production line like installed unmanned plane production line.
Words are coming out EU might look into J31 also as it barking at F35 outrageous price. Japan paid $500 mil for each F35A.
For each F35A versus 7 J31 (equivalent price) who's going to win?? I bet my money on J31.
J31 only asking for $70mil each, saving tons of money
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broadsword
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You lost me there. But it really beggars belief.
Do you know the concept of $500mil each plane??
Just use your common sense. shouldn't be too hard.
Assumed but not confirmed !
IMO pure wishful thinking as long it is not confirmed. ... sounded much like one of these funny rumours off the PDF.
For that I would love to see a source !
Name any European country that already indicated its interest?
At best Turkey is looking at the FC-31 but given their political attitude I'm sure they will demand project-lead and full ToT before any commitment, so IMO unlikely at best and most likely a fan-boy's wet dream.
Deino
SteelBird
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So far what I can find from wiki is:
but again, wiki is not a reliable source. However, I believe it can't be $500mil per unit.
Japan's contract for 40 F35A is for $20billion
SteelBird
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Again, I'm humble to ask for a source and what are included in the package?
b787
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the price is not that, its cost should be easy to read or at least grasp if you read Japanese characters, well i can read a bit of Japanese. the price is close to 115 million per unit.
I guess the J-31 will be cheaper, maybe 70 or 60 million, but upon PPP dollars it will be very expensive even by Chinese standards, and the question will be will it be as good or better than F-35?
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