Some have pointed out that the engine might be slightly bigger given the less than continuous geometry of the nozzle and the body, but we'll see. I think i.e. said that the ventral stabs are here to stay. I trust his judgement since he's actually a professional.
J-20... The New Generation Fighter III
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danielchin
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new paint (or a new plane?).
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Actually I don't know !!?? These and similar photos were posted already and most rumours tend to suggest this is the second prototype (2003) or simply a mock-up ... or the static test specimen (2002).
But I really don't know.
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Seems like it's just a lighting difference which gives it a gray appearance.
plawolf
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The static test airframe should still be rigged to a airframe stress simulator having the living daylights shaken out of it.
As for lighting, well I do not remember ever seeing any sort of lighting that can make a dark material look many shades lighter in nature.
They either re-painted it, or this is another airframe, either a mock up, or another flying prototype.
We should know more soon.
As for lighting, well I do not remember ever seeing any sort of lighting that can make a dark material look many shades lighter in nature.
They either re-painted it, or this is another airframe, either a mock up, or another flying prototype.
We should know more soon.
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