Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

[nadeemkhan110]

Is it catchable on radar?

and which one is better j-20 or J-35?

 

[Donatello]

The Chengdu J-20 is a Stealth, twin-engine fifth-generation fighter aircraft prototype being developed by ChengduAircraft Industry Group for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The J-20 has the potential to rival the F-22A Raptor in performance once appropriate engines become available

If J20 tests are successful this year, small numbers of J-20 fighters can go into production for frontline units of the PLA Air Force, a military expert told Duowei. Knowledgeable sources have said the sensors and cyber warfare capability of the J-20 are as good as Lockheed Martin's F-35.

A Pentagon report predicted the J-20 may enter service in 2018 and the PLA could have its first squadron of 24 of the aircraft by 2020.





One of the greatest obstacles China still faces is its inability to build a sufficiently powerful and reliable engine for the fighter. The Russian-built AL-31F engine has been used for the test flights of the prototypes but it is believed that China will need to complete the design of its domestically built WS-15 engine before the J-20 is ready for high volume production.

The WS-15 is a Chinese turbofan engine designed by the Shenyang Aeroengine Research Institute and manufactured by Xi'an Aero-Engine Corporation. It is intended to power the Chengdu J-20 fighter



Source:
Next Big Future: New J20 stealth fighter prototype spotted and successful tests could start China's J20 stealth production and deployment


@MastanKhan

Seems like they are making rapid progress, 7 prototypes is a lot. They will have it in production by 2020 latest, which would be safe to assume, is the same timeline for J-31

 

[Dalit]

The Chinese are grinding these prototypes to their limit. Just imagine the amount of man-hours that have gone into testing the beast. Every tiny chink is being taken out of the armor. No doubt, once the J-20 surpasses all the final tests and starts rolling from the production assemblies we will witness a near perfect platform. The Chinese are fast learners. They learnt from American mistakes and are in no hurry to show case production numbers. Rather play it safely than be sorry afterwards. All we can do is learn and admire the Chinese.

 

[cnleio]

Soon into mass production, J-20A will out.

 

[21stCentury]

A new bird of prey will soon make the pacific skies it's home sweet home -- very exciting times ahead!

 

[terranMarine]

Seems like they are making rapid progress, 7 prototypes is a lot. They will have it in production by 2020 latest, which would be safe to assume, is the same timeline for J-31

Make it 8 prototypes, Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft | Updates & Discussions. | Page 308

 

[Chanakyaa]

Congratulations. The Homegrown efforts are bearing fruits for PLAAF. Awesome.

 

[Deino]

Make it 8 prototypes,

Why 8 ??

There are the numbers 2001, 2002 (now 2004), 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and now 2016.

By the way would You guys please just take a look if there's already a tread for a certain topic and do not open so many new ones !?

Deino

 

[terranMarine]

Why 8 ??

There are the numbers 2001, 2002 (now 2004), 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and now 2016.

Since there are new sensors installed on the 2016 prototype, i guess there might be other changes for the 2017 test model. Until then just have to wait and see.

 

[SOHEIL]

Im tired of watching those N.o2001, N.o2002, N.o2011, N.o2012, N.o2013, N.o2015, N.o2016 J-20 prototypes ... come on, pls mass production & bring 100x J-20A stealth fighters to us. The prototype is ENOUGH and time is READY !

There is a reason behind !

 

[S10]

Im tired of watching those N.o2001, N.o2002, N.o2011, N.o2012, N.o2013, N.o2015, N.o2016 J-20 prototypes ... come on, pls mass production & bring 100x J-20A stealth fighters to us. The prototype is ENOUGH and time is READY !

Absolutely not. I rather they take their time and resolve their issues rather than rushing it into service. We need a reliable plane, not some showpiece used to brag.

 

[Zarvan]

Chengdu J-20 Fifth Generation Aircraft Prototype

China will start limited series production of J-20 fifth generation stealth fighter if the tests being carried out on the newest prototype are successful.

China has begun tests on its seventh and newest prototype of the J-20 fighter, Duowei News reported Saturday.

“If these tests have successfully been carried out by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group this year, small numbers of J-20 fighters can go into production for frontline units of the PLA Air Force,” a military source was quoted as saying by Duowei.

The sensors and cyber warfare capability of the J-20 are as good as Lockheed Martin's F-35, the source said.

China To Start Limited Series Production of J-20 Fighters

@Horus @Oscar @Jango @Jungibaaz @Chinese-Dragon @ChineseTiger1986 @Areesh @MastanKhan @Beast @Nair saab

 

[Beethoven]

way to go guys......great job indeed

 

[21stCentury]

It's about time to unleash this beast

 

[Zarvan]

@MastanKhan Now I think we can wait