Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

[cirr]

So reports that LRIP-03 and -04 are painted and 2101 & 2102 still yellow are wrong !?

Any info on how many LRIP J-20As are already produced ?

4 < N < 8

 

[Deino]

Look what's behind ...?

 

[星海军事]

Look what's behind ...?

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2017 and 2101

 

[cirr]

http://www.popsci.com/four-in-row-chinas-stealth-fighter-fleet-grows-again

 

[S10]

I think this is a production model. At this rate, they can start putting some of its capabilities to the test early next year.

 

[onebyone]

July 14, 2016
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In July 2016, the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation rolled out two more low rate initial production (LRIP) J-20 stealth fighters. This brings to a total of four J-20 fighters built for service into the Chinese air force, as opposed to the original eight J-20 prototypes, which are still undergoing a rigorous flight testing regimen. At this rate of production, China may have 12 production J-20 ready to hand off to a PLAAF squadron for operational and flight familiarization, with an initial operating capability (IOC -- meaning those fighters can conduct combat operations) in 2017-2018.

If the J-20 meets its 2017-2018 IOC target date, it will give China a technological edge in air to air combat over all its Asian neighbors, who do not yet have 5th generation planes. As a heavyweight stealth fighter, it is armed with long range missiles, electronic warfare, advanced radar and passive sensors, making it a respectable competitor to even the new US F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters. CAC is already planning a series of future updates to keep the J-20 state of art; domestic WS-15 engines are just one of them.



The J-20 will be stealthy, fast, heavily armed with long range air to air missiles, and state of the art radar and infrared sensors. Perhaps more than any other weapon, the J-20 represents China's military modernization. via China Defense Forum
Lovely Swift at mil.qq.com. The new J-31 prototype (the one in lighter gray paint) is expected to be larger, have a nose mounted infrared search and tracking sensor, and stealthy features (such as clipped horizontal and vertical stabilizers).

As Chinese defense exports grow, the J-20 and J-31 could start making the rounds at foreign airshows, and possibly even in foreign air forces.

SOURCES- Popular Science, China Defense Forum, mil.qq.com

http://nextbigfuture.com/2016/07/china-on-track-to-12-operation-j-20.html

 

[Deino]

....

Please not always a new thread if we already have an existing one that fits.

 

[Tiqiu]

The first of the new batch is numbered 40541 in white paint

 

[Tiqiu]

From its tactical numbers, the "seed troops" of J-20 maybe the 98th Regiment of the 33th Division of the China Air Force

The 98th Regiment's J11

 

[Zhu Rong Zheng Yang]

If the first J-20 was assigned to ( ChengDu -- the 98th Regiment of the 33th Division ), then highly probable, it must be assigned to JIANG Jia Ji ( the Best Golden Helmet pilot ~ 3 times Golden Helmet Champions ) at this moment. ~ It is a Super Wise Move by top PLAAF leadership.

This move is an awesome fantastic boost for PLAAF morals within all the PLA ranks and files.
Only the best and the most dedicated, and all the time, the most willing to improve himself -- Golden Helmet pilots get to play with J-20s. ~ This move will entice all PLAAF pilots who have the desire to play with J-20 to at least match JIANG Jia Ji dedication and the obsession to improve himself. ~ In turn, this moral boost will translate to overall performance boost of all PLA combat pilots.

 

[zheng2]

I live in chengdu my house is just 13KM away from that test yard.there are many nights I just fell asleep,the jets or the airlines just woke me up by those noiseVERY LOUD!!!!
I JUST WANT TO SAY,DO IT MORE!

Plz Translate ...

It says the J20 is confirmed on active service,and the usa will be challenged,and with the su-35 the chinese airforce will fuxk japanese AF up easily.and balabalabala.it is a lot of work.

 

[onebyone]

China Expects J-20 Stealth Fighter to Be Combat Ready in 2019

http://defense-update.com/20160723_j_20.html

 

[Djinn]

Last December China’s Chengdu Aircraft Company (CAC) inaugurated the production line for China’s J-20 5th Generation, stealth fighter, that has since entered Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Two LRIP aircraft have already rolled off the line; the first began flight testing in January.

The Chinese People’s Republic Army Air Force (PLAAF) is believed to have received four J-20 jets, which have been tested and completed acceptance tests recently. The first front-line regiment is supposed to activate and receive aircraft by June 2017 and is expected to be combat ready by 2019. That milestone could be pushed forward, given the budget priority. The final requirement could be between 500 to 700.


The configuration of those LRIP planes is similar to the latest prototypes, 2016 and 2017 that were the pre-production and technology demonstrator variants. Nomenclature identifies the aircraft – prototypes and pre-production aircraft are designated 20XX while production versions are designated 21XX.
Chengdu’s No.611 Institute developed the plane. This large interceptor made its first flight in 2011. Two Russian-made Saturn AL-31F power the prototypes and first production aircraft accelerating it to a maximum speed of Mach 1.7.

Two lateral bays accommodate highly maneuverable PL-9/PL-10 IR missile. The main weapon bay can carry longer weapons can accommodate four PL-15 medium-range AAMs or the new PL-21 ramjet powered, long Range Air/Air Missiles, similar to the MBDA Meteor. Additionally, large air/ground weapons can be carried in this bay.

 

[艹艹艹]

Recently there has been a J20 has painted the PLA Air Force emblem.

 

[Djinn]

The second low-rate initial production aircraft marked 2102 seen during ground checks at Chengdu.

The 2101 aircraft is equipped with unique diamond-shape infra-red distributed aperture and electro-optical targeting sensors (under the fuselage) enabling the pilot to acquire air and surface targets in stealth mode, without using the powerful AESA radar.