Shenyang FC-31 / J-31 Fighter Demonstrator

by78 · Jun 2, 2021

Deino said:
But due to the pitot most likely an old image. Any news or any hints concerning the J-35 prototype?
I remember last year a short period where nearly each week a new rumour was leaked suggesting an unveiling "soon".

Unfortunately no reliable news.

siegecrossbow · Jun 20, 2021

Static testing prototype of FC-31 now on display.

Kejora · Jun 20, 2021

siegecrossbow said:
Static testing prototype of FC-31 now on display.View attachment 73628

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Does it have folding wings?

siegecrossbow · Jun 20, 2021

Kejora said:
Does it have folding wings?

Go to Shenyang and you can find out for yourself (don’t waste your time, it doesn’t).

Richard Santos · Jun 20, 2021

Sorry, the main part of this looks like a wood or fiberglass mock up, not a real airframe. There are no panel lines, fasteners, or access panels on the exterior of the aircraft. The landing gears looks like it was assembled from parts purchased from a hardware store.

ougoah · Jun 20, 2021

This almost definitely isn't the 31001 prototype that flew years ago. It's a mockup of the 31001.

Kejora · Jun 20, 2021

ougoah said:
This almost definitely isn't the 31001 prototype that flew years ago. It's a mockup of the 31001.

It has 31003 vertical stabilizer

gelgoog · Jun 20, 2021

The body is supposed to be manufactured as a single large piece. So I would not expect panel lines and fasteners anyway.

by78 · Jun 20, 2021

Staring into the intake.

siegecrossbow · Jun 20, 2021

Kejora said:
It has 31003 vertical stabilizer

Yeah it is confusing. V1.0 paint job but V2.0 body.

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