SinoSoldier
Colonel
So prototype manufacturing has already started? Is there a date to this milestone?
Shenyang / SAC - newly announced 5th generation fighter
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So prototype manufacturing has already started? Is there a date to this milestone?
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I‘m not 100% sure if prototype manufacturing is ongoing, but since ther are pics of prototype models (either real pics or 3D models, doesn't really matter because both means that designing is at least somewhat close to finish), and the interview with one of the personal involved in the project mentions "顺利完成了新型战机的转阶段研制" which roughly translates as "accomplished the trans-stage (?) development of the new combat aircraft". The "trans-stage development" part may not be an accurate representation of the Chinese meaning (sorry my english bad) but one interpretation is that the "trans-stage" means that the project has finished the design stage and is starting the prototype manufacturing stage. Just one interpretation, I cant guarantee anything...
As for dates, the article stated that the pics are released November this year, but no specific date is given
Interesting, does these letters F, C, S and D stand for a certain word?
And - in case I missed it - this new project has already reached what level or stage?
SinoSoldier
Colonel
Very informative. Thank you.
It's the least I can do =)
SinoSoldier
Colonel
Interesting interpretation indeed. A lot of people on Weibo are saying that they expect the prototype to roll out next year, although I'm not sure how they arrived at that conclusion.
nor I... Also some of the people are saying this is a UAV project (I personally disagree)
SinoSoldier
Colonel
Take the Global Times report with a pitcher of salt. But unfortunately it's the only English-based version of the news.
If this interpretation of the WeChat messages is accurate, then this implies that the project is still in its infancy and it might be many years before a prototype could be under construction. However, this very much depends on what "cross-phase" means and what it refers to in the scope of aircraft research & development processes.
If this interpretation of the WeChat messages is accurate, then this implies that the project is still in its infancy and it might be many years before a prototype could be under construction. However, this very much depends on what "cross-phase" means and what it refers to in the scope of aircraft research & development processes.
SinoSoldier
Colonel
Could also be a tactical bomber program or even pre-research for future fighter concepts rather than a project. Another distant possibility is that naval fighter jet is a clean-sheet design, but this would go against earlier rumors that the fighter is well into its development and perhaps even prototype construction.