1/2 of the j-10 would be nice !I can only agree, even more since the J-20 is not - as we say in Germany - eine "eierlegende Wollmilchsau" (a pig that lays eggs, gives milk and wool)! There are roles, which does not require a large twin-engined stealth fighter, there are roles, for which the J-20 eventually is not ideally suited, the J-20 is too large, too heavy, too expensive to replace all types in PLAAF service and even more it has an important industrial-political role: the keep SAC in the fighter business.
However - and please don't rate this as an issue - I don't think that the J-20 "production is at least as fast as J-10C"! We have seen 28 J-10Cs and "only" 7 J-20As with three more allegedly on the other side of the hangars left (making altogether 10), so that i expect the current production rate roughly 1/2 or even only 1/3 of the J-10's rate. But that is only my guess.
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Shenyang FC-31 / J-31 Fighter Demonstrator
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Have we seen this one yet?
Not sure since I'm not yet home on my PC, but I think I've seen this one already.
They changed the cockpit between the two prototypes, didnt realized before.
@Deino I noticed that too but he later stated that WS13E is now WS21
The aircraft could eventually be fitted an F-35 style single piece extra-large (PCD) as specified by the customer. The prototype was initially powered by the Russian RD-33 turbofan (8.5t class) but later by the indigenous WS-13E (WS-21).
Is there a link where I can read his article? That would be great! So since he stated it might get F35 style cockpit display, that means the HUD we saw on the prototype will be deleted and a HMD is used instead. I'm also wondering if it will come with an internal gun.
Is there particular reason why F-35C doesn't have internal gun?