Although, it seems that J-16 might have already achieved this, albeit as a 4th gen platform, launching a 5th gen with a mature engine would be a major accomplishment.
Shenyang FC-31 / J-31 Fighter Demonstrator
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if the aircraft is a modified version of fc-31, then perhaps the project could go a little faster. j-16 is rumored to have conducted maiden flight in 2013 and entered service in 2016 because the airframe was the same as previous models. if j-35 (or whatever its called) is in the same boat then it might shave a year or two off the testing period.
correct myself up there, J-16 maiden flight was 2011.
I'm going to jizz myself at the sight of EMAL CATOBAR with J-35, J-15T, and KJ-600 taking off from the flight deck. All this within my lifetime, and to think my father's time, China was plowing fields. What a difference a few decades can make.
broadsword
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That's a low bar. You need to control your bladder.
More like prostate!
J-31/35 cameo?
OG photo is of J-15.
OG photo is of J-15.
Yep it look like a weapon bay indeed ! Old fc-31-v2 or the new one if it's his wing ??
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Seems to be a model, not sure if there’s any changes vs the other models we‘ve seen. It’s a v2 model judging by the vertical stabs. Going to Zhuhai Airshow?
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