SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

[Muhammad Omar]

New J-31 take off from chengdu
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is it the new version that was showed in Zuhai Air Show?

 

[Sanchez]

It seems that J-31 project is getting more kicks and supports.

 

[Beast]

is it the new version that was showed in Zuhai Air Show?

It shall be. Cannot comfimed is the new model show for export but definitely new pt.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

It shall be. Cannot comfimed is the new model show for export but definitely new pt.

that's awesome... waiting to see more pics soon

 

[Akasa]

It looks nothing like the improved model of the FC-31 that was unveiled at the airshow.

 

[Beast]

It looks nothing like the improved model of the FC-31 that was unveiled at the airshow.

We need better pic and hope they are testing out new WS-13A engine.

 

[BoQ77]

It looks nothing like the improved model of the FC-31 that was unveiled at the airshow.

Even a new session of unchanged prototype.
who can tell.
maybe we need an insider info.

anyway, lack of the interest of plaaf or any potential buyer is the big threat to this project. means no big money for it.

 

[Deino]

Ohh come on ! How on earth would any one expect the new prototype first seen at CAC and even more can be so stupid to deduct a lack of interest from the PLAAF of this event !???

I really don't get it....

 

[Akasa]

Improved variant?

 

[pkd]

AVIC Begins FC-31 Export Drive

China’s Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) has stated plans to fly a production version of its FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation fighter by 2019.

Although reluctant to take questions, company officials also stated they are in negotiations with the Chinese government to offer the aircraft to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force, despite previous reports that the fighter would only be offered for export.

Speaking in Dubai, where the company is displaying a model of the FC-31 outside China for the first time as the company begins the export push for the Gyrfalcon, Li Yuhai, deputy general manager at AVIC, said the aircraft was demonstrating the “technological and management progress” of the program.

Lin Peng, the FC-31’s chief designer, hinted that the company was looking for an international partner for the aircraft rather than the relationship it has with Pakistan’s Aeronautical Complex on the JF-17. He said that international customers would be able to customize their aircraft in terms of communication systems, sensors and weapons, something that would likely only be done outside China.

He added that the aircraft would be low-observable against a number of multi-spectrum sensors, and claimed the aircraft would be stealthy against L-band and Ku-band radars.

Peng said the aircraft’s primary armament would be the PL-9 short-range missile, the SD-10A medium-range air-to-air missile and small diameter bombs. He said the aircraft would be able to carry 2,000 kg (4,400 lb.) of weapons in its single internal bay and 6,000 kg (13,220 lb.) externally.

The company would not say which engine would power production aircraft but that it would be a “advanced medium thrust engine” producing 88.29 kN. (20,000 lb./9,000 kg) of thrust. The demonstrator aircraft is currently powered by the Russian RD-93 which powers the Mikoyan MiG-29.

With a first flight planned for 2019, an initial operating capability would occur some time in 2022/23 and the aircraft would become fully operationally capable two years later.

AVIC Begins FC-31 Export Drive | Dubai Air Show 2015 content from Aviation Week

 

[aliaselin]

AVIC Begins FC-31 Export Drive

China’s Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) has stated plans to fly a production version of its FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation fighter by 2019.

Although reluctant to take questions, company officials also stated they are in negotiations with the Chinese government to offer the aircraft to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force, despite previous reports that the fighter would only be offered for export.

Speaking in Dubai, where the company is displaying a model of the FC-31 outside China for the first time as the company begins the export push for the Gyrfalcon, Li Yuhai, deputy general manager at AVIC, said the aircraft was demonstrating the “technological and management progress” of the program.

Lin Peng, the FC-31’s chief designer, hinted that the company was looking for an international partner for the aircraft rather than the relationship it has with Pakistan’s Aeronautical Complex on the JF-17. He said that international customers would be able to customize their aircraft in terms of communication systems, sensors and weapons, something that would likely only be done outside China.

He added that the aircraft would be low-observable against a number of multi-spectrum sensors, and claimed the aircraft would be stealthy against L-band and Ku-band radars.

Peng said the aircraft’s primary armament would be the PL-9 short-range missile, the SD-10A medium-range air-to-air missile and small diameter bombs. He said the aircraft would be able to carry 2,000 kg (4,400 lb.) of weapons in its single internal bay and 6,000 kg (13,220 lb.) externally.

The company would not say which engine would power production aircraft but that it would be a “advanced medium thrust engine” producing 88.29 kN. (20,000 lb./9,000 kg) of thrust. The demonstrator aircraft is currently powered by the Russian RD-93 which powers the Mikoyan MiG-29.

With a first flight planned for 2019, an initial operating capability would occur some time in 2022/23 and the aircraft would become fully operationally capable two years later.

AVIC Begins FC-31 Export Drive | Dubai Air Show 2015 content from Aviation Week

How stupid! PL9 and SD10A can not be fitted into the bay!

 

[kurutoga]

How stupid! PL9 and SD10A can not be fitted into the bay!

That is actually not a huge problem. The key is if future missiles are designed to fit this jet. It will not be on the market until at least 7, 8 years later.

 

[cirr]

How stupid! PL9 and SD10A can not be fitted into the bay!

Looks like China isn't gonna export the PL10 and PL15 any time soon。

The following report in Chinese，as usual，is far more informative：

中航：歼31战机经一年改进 性能获实质飞跃(图)

2015年11月09日 　来源：环球网

　　2015迪拜航展中航工业展台展出的鹘鹰隐身战机

　　中国空军副司令张洪贺（右）莅临中航工业展台参观指导

　　11月8日，第14届迪拜国际航展首日，中航工业召开新闻发布会，首次在海外推出中国自主研发的第四代先进多用途战斗机“鹘鹰”。此次“鹘鹰”战机亮相迪拜航展，是继2014年中国珠海航展进行飞行表演、静态模型展示之后，首次走出国门、参加国际大型综合性航展，成为迪拜航展的一大亮点。

　　发布会现场，飞机总设计师林鹏简要介绍了“鹘鹰”战机，作为主导未来战场的最新型多用途战斗机，“鹘鹰”战机具有高生存力的特点，包括低可探测性以及优异的电子对抗性能;其多任务能力能够施展强大的目标探测和外部信息综合，可实现超视距多目标攻击和大离轴角全向攻击。“鹘鹰”战机推进系统采用两台高性能小涵道比涡扇发动机，具有较强的内埋及外挂能力，可挂装中国或国外多种先进的空空、空面武器，并配装1门航炮。此外，“鹘鹰”战机还具有优异的综合保障能力和高性价比。

　　中航工业副总经理李玉海表示，“鹘鹰”战机的成功展出具有三个层面的重要意义。一是在国家“一带一路”建设的战略指引下，中航工业作为中国航空制造旗帜，愿意同“一带一路”涵盖的国家和地区交流所取得的成绩，实现技术的互动和经济的互通;二是“鹘鹰”战机是一款我国自主研发的处于在研阶段的第四代中型多用途战斗机，从2014年珠海航展飞跃到2015年迪拜航展，经过一年的改进提升，在性能、平台和系统等诸多方面得以完善，真正实现了实质性“飞跃”;三是“鹘鹰”战机亮相迪拜航展彰显了中国航空制造能力的坚定信心，其背后是整个国家的制造实力提升和国民经济发展，标志着中国航空武器装备出口正打破传统市场格局，迈向国际高端航空装备军贸平台，完成了从常规装备向先进战机的跨代式转变。

　　迪拜航展现场，国内外主流专业媒体对“鹘鹰”战机的参展表现出浓厚兴趣，在中航工业展台静态展示的缩比“鹘鹰”战机模型也成为观众拍照留影的热门展品。

中航：歼31战机经一年改进 性能获实质飞跃(图)-中新网

 

[BoQ77]

Improved variant?
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A CGI of KFX

 

[Akasa]

Looks like China isn't gonna export the PL10 and PL15 any time soon。

The following report in Chinese，as usual，is far more informative：

中航：歼31战机经一年改进 性能获实质飞跃(图)

2015年11月09日 　来源：环球网

　　2015迪拜航展中航工业展台展出的鹘鹰隐身战机

　　中国空军副司令张洪贺（右）莅临中航工业展台参观指导

　　11月8日，第14届迪拜国际航展首日，中航工业召开新闻发布会，首次在海外推出中国自主研发的第四代先进多用途战斗机“鹘鹰”。此次“鹘鹰”战机亮相迪拜航展，是继2014年中国珠海航展进行飞行表演、静态模型展示之后，首次走出国门、参加国际大型综合性航展，成为迪拜航展的一大亮点。

　　发布会现场，飞机总设计师林鹏简要介绍了“鹘鹰”战机，作为主导未来战场的最新型多用途战斗机，“鹘鹰”战机具有高生存力的特点，包括低可探测性以及优异的电子对抗性能;其多任务能力能够施展强大的目标探测和外部信息综合，可实现超视距多目标攻击和大离轴角全向攻击。“鹘鹰”战机推进系统采用两台高性能小涵道比涡扇发动机，具有较强的内埋及外挂能力，可挂装中国或国外多种先进的空空、空面武器，并配装1门航炮。此外，“鹘鹰”战机还具有优异的综合保障能力和高性价比。

　　中航工业副总经理李玉海表示，“鹘鹰”战机的成功展出具有三个层面的重要意义。一是在国家“一带一路”建设的战略指引下，中航工业作为中国航空制造旗帜，愿意同“一带一路”涵盖的国家和地区交流所取得的成绩，实现技术的互动和经济的互通;二是“鹘鹰”战机是一款我国自主研发的处于在研阶段的第四代中型多用途战斗机，从2014年珠海航展飞跃到2015年迪拜航展，经过一年的改进提升，在性能、平台和系统等诸多方面得以完善，真正实现了实质性“飞跃”;三是“鹘鹰”战机亮相迪拜航展彰显了中国航空制造能力的坚定信心，其背后是整个国家的制造实力提升和国民经济发展，标志着中国航空武器装备出口正打破传统市场格局，迈向国际高端航空装备军贸平台，完成了从常规装备向先进战机的跨代式转变。

　　迪拜航展现场，国内外主流专业媒体对“鹘鹰”战机的参展表现出浓厚兴趣，在中航工业展台静态展示的缩比“鹘鹰”战机模型也成为观众拍照留影的热门展品。

中航：歼31战机经一年改进 性能获实质飞跃(图)-中新网

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