It might be a possible option for the FC-31 or the F-35, I'm not sure Wolfie, I think they anticipate increasing F-35 weapons bay carriage from 4 to 6, correct me if I'm wrong Bub!
Shenyang FC-31 / J-31 Fighter Demonstrator
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It might be a possible option for the FC-31 or the F-35, I'm not sure Wolfie, I think they anticipate increasing F-35 weapons bay carriage from 4 to 6, correct me if I'm wrong Bub!
Might have something to do with this post by @TheDonaldGeneral
https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/took-a-little-field-trip-and-saw-a-j-31.t8331/
SinoSoldier
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If the "attendance" of the FC-31 actually means a mockup of the FC-31V1, then there will be some very disappointed attendees.
asif iqbal
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So J-31 is dead ?
Why would they go through all that for nothing ?
Why would they go through all that for nothing ?
Hyperwarp
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Not necessarily. Maybe dead with the PLAAF but not when it comes to exports and maybe even the PLAN. This is the 1st demonstrator and probably had many flaws in it. Yet, SAC would have learned many lessons from it. I will go out on a limb and say J-20 will never be exported. On the other hand J-31V2 onwards will be a decent export product. If SAC markets it right it could be the next JF-17.
Why do you think so? It's a model/mock-up being transported thru China ... so why is it a sign that the project is dead?
asif iqbal
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Ok it’s a mock up ? Not the real aircraft ?
Surely with only 2 operating units they can’t afford to send one to a airshow if the project is alive and kicking
If however it’s a mock up then a different story
Surely with only 2 operating units they can’t afford to send one to a airshow if the project is alive and kicking
If however it’s a mock up then a different story
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