J-35A fighter (PLAAF) + FC-31 thread

[by78]

One more.

 

[ACuriousPLAFan]

Cross-posted from the J-35 thread.

CG models showcasing the evolution of the J-35/A family. Made by @feel的小步舞曲 on Weibo.

 

[Harry Kane]

Cross-posted from the J-35 thread.

CG models showcasing the evolution of the J-35/A family. Made by @feel的小步舞曲 on Weibo.

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The 31003 prototype was the pinnacle of fifth-gen aesthetics for me, just the right amount of everything

 

[didklmyself]

The 31003 prototype was the pinnacle of fifth-gen aesthetics for me, just the right amount of everything

It would have made the Raptor lookalike accusations true.

 

[Mearex]

this thing's just begging for flat nozzles. Would make it look perfect

 

[kwaigonegin]

From an aesthetic standpoint I think the FC31.01 looks the best.

 

[Neurosmith]

From an aesthetic standpoint I think the FC31.01 looks the best.

Get out.

 

[Phead128]

Good. I always hope the naval J-35 and AF J-35A should be as common as possible, same parts for two variants means lower cost. The most ideal scenario would be J-35/A have completely same parts other than those neccessary differences(such as main wing and landing gear)

J-35 will soon be the front-line bird onboard Fujian, tip of the spear that most likely encounter F-35 in combat, esp. beyond first island chain. The ability to replace J-35 losses quickly would greatly benefit from parts commonality and economy of scale of J-35A manufacturing. Basically harmonize the production lines as common as possible.