In a gist, J-20 will undergo extensive tests for WS-15 this year and the new engine will improve the performance of J-20 in many ways.
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In a gist, J-20 will undergo extensive tests for WS-15 this year and the new engine will improve the performance of J-20 in many ways.
manqiangrexue
Brigadier
This video isn't worth anything in my opinion. It says the WS-15 (claims to be over 16 tons thrust) will completely absolve China of its dependence on Russian engines. It says that China wants to buy 500 J-20 and will need 1,500 engines. But it also says that Japan has invented an anti-stealth radar though it cannot detect low-flying objects (a flaw shared by all allied anti-stealth radar) and that only with WS-15 can J-20 fly low for an extended time. Given these later statements, I find it difficult to find confidence in anything the video says.
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Though, to be clear, the bit about the J-20 undergoing testing with the WS-15 seems more to be unsourced commentary, so a mountain of salt is in order.
Indeed, the voice-over is very amateur-ish and the piece seems to be a fan production.
superdog
Junior Member
It is one of those "self-media" video production team, and not a particularly reputable/professional one. The content about J-20 and WS-15 is mainly speculation without source, but the video presented them as if they are facts, and then put some sensational frosting on top. I wouldn't pay much attention to it.
Does any knows if there are any news on the chinese high bypass engines?
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I don't know this image too, but IMO something looks fishy ? I cannot describe but it looks too clear, too smooth as if it is a CG only.
Do You have any info on the source of it?
Thanks.