SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

[Akasa]

O.k. my patience is over and my feeling tells me, that "soon" from 2 1/2 weeks ago is today now ... so come on; where is V2 ???

Remember, the term "soon" with regard to the V2's maiden flight actually meant 8+ months.

 

[Deino]

Remember, the term "soon" with regard to the V2's maiden flight actually meant 8+ months.

 

[Akasa]

According to recent rumors, the next-generation carrier-borne fighter will likely be the J-20, further decreasing the prospects of the FC-31 entering service or production.

http://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404084494914189575

@星海军事 Are there are any more rumors about this? I also heard that a "third prototype" might appear soon.

 

[Deino]

... I also heard that a "third prototype" might appear soon.

No, only that a model of how no. 3 will look like will be unveiled at Paris.

 

[shadows888]

According to recent rumors, the next-generation carrier-borne fighter will likely be the J-20, further decreasing the prospects of the FC-31 entering service or production.

http://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404084494914189575

@星海军事 Are there are any more rumors about this? I also heard that a "third prototype" might appear soon.

J-20 aren't built for carrier operations. i think that rumor is fake. i can see FC-31 for carrier operations in 5 years when china's type-003 100k ton carrier gets launched.

 

[Akasa]

J-20 aren't built for carrier operations. i think that rumor is fake. i can see FC-31 for carrier operations in 5 years when china's type-003 100k ton carrier gets launched.

Well, in all fairness, the rumors were from quite a few credible posters ("leakers", if you will), and they've been persistent for some time. Additionally, the J-20 isn't any larger than the J-15.

 

[帅的一匹]

Well, in all fairness, the rumors were from quite a few credible posters ("leakers", if you will), and they've been persistent for some time. Additionally, the J-20 isn't any larger than the J-15.

If they want to induct J20 variant into carrier, it will kill SAC. I'm a strong supporter of FC31.

 

[Akasa]

If they want to indict J20 variant into carrier, it will kill SAC. I'm a strong supporter of FC31.

Latest rumors are saying that the final decision hasn't been made yet. The idea is that they will induct "small aircraft" onto small vessels and "large aircraft" onto large vessels, at least according to a recent article.

 

[帅的一匹]

Latest rumors are saying that the final decision hasn't been made yet. The idea is that they will induct "small aircraft" onto small vessels and "large aircraft" onto large vessels, at least according to a recent article.

In order to deal with the US navy VLRASM, the carrier borne fighter must have more range.

 

[Akasa]

In order to deal with the US navy VLRASM, the carrier borne fighter must have more range.

I think that they might opt for a mixed J20 + FC-31 fleet. Which would make sense given the size discrepancies of their future carriers and also the variety of potential missions.

 

[帅的一匹]

Latest rumors are saying that the final decision hasn't been made yet. The idea is that they will induct "small aircraft" onto small vessels and "large aircraft" onto large vessels, at least according to a recent article.

Type 001A is determined to go with J15. Then we will go for type 002, which is around 80000 tons full displacement. It is either fC31 or J20 variant. If they choose J20 rather than FC31, the WS13 series will die out without compatible fighter. Then what's the fucking purpose of developing a medium turbo fan engine???

 

[kuge]

Type 001A is determined to go with J15. Then we will go for type 002, which is around 80000 tons full displacement. It is either fC31 or J20 variant. If they choose J20 rather than FC31, the WS13 series will die out without compatible fighter. Then what's the fucking purpose of developing a medium turbo fan engine???

the popular idea planes should be built around the engine not vice-versa....you dont want to be caught for lack of medium thrust engine when the needs arise sddenly, do u?

 

[Akasa]

Type 001A is determined to go with J15. Then we will go for type 002, which is around 80000 tons full displacement. It is either fC31 or J20 variant. If they choose J20 rather than FC31, the WS13 series will die out without compatible fighter. Then what's the fucking purpose of developing a medium turbo fan engine???

WS-13 turbofan has applications other than 5th generation aircraft, such as the JF-17. Keep in mind that the J-15s aboard the CV-16 and CV-17 would have to be replaced as well, and if the PLAN chooses a FC-31/J-20 combo, these two carriers are likely to receive the former.

 

[帅的一匹]

WS-13 turbofan has applications other than 5th generation aircraft, such as the JF-17. Keep in mind that the J-15s aboard the CV-16 and CV-17 would have to be replaced as well, and if the PLAN chooses a FC-31/J-20 combo, these two carriers are likely to receive the former.

China won't induct 2 types of 5th gen fighter on carrier, it's hell for maintenance and waste of resource.

I know J20 is really good, but it's damn expensive. We can't afford to go all of it.

 

[Akasa]

China won't induct 2 types of 5th gen fighter on carrier, it's hell for maintenance and waste of resource.

Four other navies (that of Russia, the United States, France, & India) have done exactly that (induct 2+ types of fighters onboard), so it shouldn't be an issue. If anything, a hi-lo, short/long-range combination is more flexible.