Re: New Generation Fighter
I have always said that the idea of a twin engine J-10 is extremely unlikely. The J-10's airframe is optimized for a single engine, if a twin engine fighter was built it would not be a J-10 anymore...it would have to be entirely redesigned.
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Well there is no evidence to suggest that the final J-xx will have the nose shape as shown by this mock-up, but could the mock-up be indicating a nose intake?
Maybe this is what is referred to as an modified J-10 rather than the actual J-xx? Does it make sense to make a twin engined somewhat stealthy J-10 variant before J-xx is ready?
I have always said that the idea of a twin engine J-10 is extremely unlikely. The J-10's airframe is optimized for a single engine, if a twin engine fighter was built it would not be a J-10 anymore...it would have to be entirely redesigned.