It is just all these programs started in the early 2000s, so the new numerical series. Seriously people would have to be psychologically sick to put product number (like eastern egg in SW) in the supposed manner, either in a way to humiliate themselves or to insult opponents (such as supposed J-35).
Shenyang FC-31 / J-31 Fighter Demonstrator
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Just in case anybody didn't see this... This pic was posted by the AVIC official Weibo account, says on the pic that this is the "Future Carrier-borne Fighter
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Nozzles do look different. Not only the petals which can be an effect of lighting and camera but the section in front of the nozzles seem to have different length panels.
F-22 and F-35 feature matt surfaces on their stealthy petals. This left nozzle seem to have mild serrations from the photo. Might not be there at all but the surface looks very reflective and glossy compared to the nozzle on the right.
F-22 and F-35 feature matt surfaces on their stealthy petals. This left nozzle seem to have mild serrations from the photo. Might not be there at all but the surface looks very reflective and glossy compared to the nozzle on the right.
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Huitong does mention that the FC-31 acted as a WS-13E testbed, so perhaps this tradition carried over to the 2.0 variant? Could also be an illusion given off by the light.
But this is not new... already since mid-2017 the two engines look slightly different.
This image is from 2. December 2017.
Amazing if true. Someone please update!
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