Deino
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Why only 20? The J-20 has been in production since March 2017 ... that's nearly 2 years!
Have you seen more? I know my calculation is most likely - and indeed I even hope so - on the lowest end of any estimation, but as I explained, these are the ones confirmed. Even if we assume both the 176. and 172. Brigades would probably have around 8-12 aircraft each - what is not confirmed - and maybe the 9. Brigade already has 4, then we are still at only 24-28 and NEVER EVER 60+.
So - similar to these stupid claims the J-20 already uses a +240kN WS-15, is Mach 3 capable and even more nonsense, - a claim there are already more 60 operational must be at least baked by some facts or an estimation.
Otherwise such posts are nothing but pointless, meaningless or simply trolling.
I'm a bit conflicted about this. On the one hand, I want China to have as many fifth-gens as possible; on the other, I feel it would be a wasted investment if China ramped up production without having the WS-15 ready. Is it feasible to retrofit 100+ AL-31/WS-10 J-20s with WS-15s?
Completely agree ... even more: Is there any reason - besides wishful thinking - that there are already that many??