J-20... The New Generation Fighter

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Blitzo

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Well played.



Firefang? When was that name decided?



I think that's the rumored NATO designation -- I doubt it's authentic though.
Also sounds too much like "firefox" for my taste. I hope the PLAAF give J-20 a good name. Something cool but not overly aggressive.
 

Martian

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Firefang? When was that name decided?

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"A photo of China's new stealth fighter - the Chengdu J-20 (NATO Firefang) started popping up on internet aviation forums today. The source is unknown."

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"A photo of China's new stealth fighter - the Chengdu J-20 (NATO Firefang) started popping up on internet aviation forums today. The source is unknown."

The actual source of the NATO Firefang designation for China's J-20 seems unknown.
 
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Blitzo

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Interesting. huitong's page calls the plane "black eagle"...
 

kursed

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Subedei

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Interesting. huitong's page calls the plane "black eagle"...

Black Dragon or Black Tiger, I think, would have been more cultural sympathetic and more menacing!

Does China need a plane with the same name as a USAF aircraft?

Oh well!!!
 

AssassinsMace

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Check saw-toothed edges off of Martian's list. That clear shot shows the forward landing gear door with saw-toothed edges.
 

Spoiler56

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The name of the aircraft is on the buildings in some of the released photos of the J-20. One person, though, mis-translated the Chinese characters as reading "Black Silk" when the correct translation is actually "Black Eagle":)
 
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