LOL at Indians claiming China needs Russian assistance in building a 5th generation.
Just one look at the J-20 shows what China can do. In contrast the PAK-FA looks very much 4th generation.
The only area that is any concern is aircraft engine. But this is looking promising with the successful WS-10A being produced in mass and equipping fighters such as J-11B and being tested on the J-15. Last year a J-10B was flying with a Ws-10X series engine. WS-15 engine programme now has a very firm foundation to be a success
China is now ahead of the Russians in avionics - Even Russians agree with this.
It is developing cutting edge AAMs like the PL-21D and Pl-10 which will be equal to anything that the US produces, let alone Russia
It has plenty of experience with 4th generation airframes in fighters such as JF-17 and J-10.
By 2020, China will lead Russia in every area.
LOL @ Indians cheerleading Russia again.
Just one look at the J-20 shows what China can do. In contrast the PAK-FA looks very much 4th generation.
The only area that is any concern is aircraft engine. But this is looking promising with the successful WS-10A being produced in mass and equipping fighters such as J-11B and being tested on the J-15. Last year a J-10B was flying with a Ws-10X series engine. WS-15 engine programme now has a very firm foundation to be a success
China is now ahead of the Russians in avionics - Even Russians agree with this.
It is developing cutting edge AAMs like the PL-21D and Pl-10 which will be equal to anything that the US produces, let alone Russia
It has plenty of experience with 4th generation airframes in fighters such as JF-17 and J-10.
By 2020, China will lead Russia in every area.
LOL @ Indians cheerleading Russia again.