SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

[BoQ77]

Maybe you can claimed this is a plastic toy too? Sourgrape will always be sourgrape.

I mean, the appearance doesn't make sense.

 

[Khalid Newazi]

3rd World countries aren't going to buy stealth jets, they best reveal some more information about their 4th Generation. China should reveal more about the J-10B/C variants. It can be the F-16 for countries like Bangladesh, Libya, Nigeria, Argentina.

 

[Blue Marlin]

China’s leading aircraft manufacturer is on the verge of exporting its fifth-generation fighter jet, according to industry sources. Aviation Industry Corp of China disclosed the technical specifications of the J-31 Gyrfalcon at an aviation expo even though the plane was still being tested, the sources said.

During the four-day Aviation Expo China 2015, a biennial event held in Beijing in mid-September, AVIC also displayed a large-scale model of the J-31. Expo visitors were surprised that the State-owned defense contractor was willing to declassify the J-31′s specifications, as it had never previously released such information on military air-craft until they entered mass-production and were ready for export.

Analysts said the decision indicates that the corporation wants potential foreign buyers to learn about the plane’s capabilities as soon as possible so that it can secure contracts when the jet becomes operational, Peoples Daily reported on Friday.

A source close to AVIC who declined to be named said publication of the aircraft’s specifications was aimed at impressing potential buyers.

“The earlier the buyers know about the J-31′s capabilities, the higher chance AVIC has of taking up a good share of the fifth-generation aircraft market,” he told China Daily.
“Once the company receives buyers’ payments, it can use these to sustain the production line and continue to upgrade the aircraft to win more customers.”

AVIC executives have never concealed their intentions for the J-31 project. Li Yuhai, deputy general manager of AVIC, told reporters, “Since the start of the J-31′s development, we have planned to use the plane to end some foreign nations’ dominance of the fifth-generation fighter jet. One of its variants will be specifically designed for export.”
Li was speaking on the sidelines of the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

Chen Hu, a military expert with the People’s Liberation Army, said exporting the J-31 would be a milestone for China’s aviation industry because the plane would give AVIC a significant boost in competition with Western defense giants.

Xu Bangnian, a professor at the PLA Air Force Command Institute, said he expected international demand for the plane as it appeared to be the only choice for developing countries wanting an affordable fifth-generation stealth aircraft.
The only fifth-generation fighter jet available on the market is the United States’ Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, but the US will only sell it to its allies.

The J-31′s maiden flight in October 2012 caused a surprise globally, as few people expected China to develop another fifth-generation fighter jet following the J-20 stealth aircraft, which made its first flight in January 2011. During the past three years, the J-31 has undergone several test flights and some changes have been made to its design.
The AVIC specifications show that it has a maximum takeoff weight of 25 metric tons and is designed to be in service for up to 30 years.

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/201...anufacturer-poised-to-export-new-fighter-jet/

 

[Deino]

Guys ... could You please take a look if a tread already exists that fits Your post ... instead of simply starting a new tread !??

Thanks in advance,
Deino

 

[Mrc]

Paf shud join in on developement phase rather than just buying it off shelf

 

[j20blackdragon]

Iran and Pakistan will be good customer of J-31.

The entire Middle East could buy FC-31 in the long run. F-35 isn't available to them.

http://www.dodbuzz.com/2015/05/13/white-house-says-f-35s-not-for-sale-to-gulf-arab-states/

South American countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela could also buy. Venezuela can pay in oil. China doesn't need hard currency.

 

[Sasquatch]

Iran and Pakistan will be good customer of J-31.

Exports should only be allies like Pakistan and trusted customers, I don't want to see China export like Russia did with the Mig-29 to everyone.

@cirr when will the 2.0 version be revealed ?

 

[Beast]

Exports should only be allies like Pakistan and trusted customers, I don't want to see China export like Russia did with the Mig-29 to everyone.

@cirr when will the 2.0 version be revealed ?

J-31 is a downgraded version of J-20. I don't think too much will be compromised. From the marketing show, it seems to have no restriction.

 

[Sasquatch]

J-31 is a downgraded version of J-20. I don't think too much will be compromised. From the marketing show, it seems to have no restriction.

I'm aware of that but I still don't want it exported like the Mig-29, exporting it to middle eastern countries is bad. Remember now Russian weapons have gotten a bad rep because Arab incompetence, I wouldn't be surprised if Israel destroyed these while they were on the ground like 1967 or air combat like 1982 .

 

[Beast]

I'm aware of that but I still don't want it exported like the Mig-29, exporting it to middle eastern countries is bad. Remember now Russian weapons have gotten a bad rep because Arab incompetence, I wouldn't be surprised if Israel destroyed these while they were on the ground like 1967 or air combat like 1982 .

That didn't stop US from selling saudi M1A1 tank which were knock out easily by houthi rebels. And Russian still is the largest export of weapon after US.

 

[Sasquatch]

That didn't stop US from selling saudi M1A1 tank which were knock out easily by houthi rebels. And Russian still is the largest export of weapon after US.

Russia needs cash, the US gives Saudi Arabia arms because it props up the petro dollars, China is in no short of money and we can find better export customers.

 

[Blue Marlin]

Exports should only be allies like Pakistan and trusted customers, I don't want to see China export like Russia did with the Mig-29 to everyone.

@cirr when will the 2.0 version be revealed ?

i think what you mean is that, you will only sell the jet to countries that are your allies and can look after them selfs.

i can't imagine this jet being exported to no less than 6 countries max. pakistan, iran, Indonesia, and possibly SCO countries, which is likely. but pakistan is guarantied.

 

[j20blackdragon]

Russia needs cash, the US gives Saudi Arabia arms because it props up the petro dollars, China is in no short of money and we can find better export customers.

China should sell the FC-31 to the Arabs precisely because the petro-dollar monopoly needs to end.

It's time to establish the petro-yuan.

The Pentagon has already confirmed that there will be no F-35 sales to the Gulf region in the near term.

No near-term F-35 sales in Gulf region: Pentagon| Reuters

This is China's opportunity to take this market share.

UAE and Saudi Arabia have money. Even Egypt has money to buy Rafale.

 

[Blue Marlin]

China should sell the FC-31 to the Arabs precisely because the petro-dollar monopoly needs to end.

It's time to establish the petro-yuan.

The Pentagon has already confirmed that there will be no F-35 sales to the Gulf region in the near term.

No near-term F-35 sales in Gulf region: Pentagon| Reuters

This is China's opportunity to take this market share.

UAE and Saudi Arabia have money. Even Egypt has money to buy Rafale.

arab countries cant be trusted, they will allow US and european countries to inspect the plane and steal your tech, regardless of who's tech is better.

 

[S. Martin]

PS...... never seen a PLAAF fighter with tail fins painted like that

It's funny to look back the early "PS" comments when the J31 pictures shew up firt time.