SAC FC-31 Stealth Fighter: News & Discussions

[AmirPatriot]

Bro, It doesn't have side bays.

Wow, I'm really out of the loop aren't I

Will it carry 2 on wingtips, like the F-35?

 

[帅的一匹]

Wow, I'm really out of the loop aren't I

Will it carry 2 on wingtips, like the F-35?

four under wings, and two on wing tips.

 

[Deino]

Can hold six PL12.

Are You sure ? I know models and CGs usualyl show that maximum load-out, but since the J-20's bay also can hold only four large AAMs and I don't think the FC-31's bay is larger, I'm a bit sceptical.
So far we haven't even seen the bays.

Deino

 

[waja2000]

Are You sure ? I know models and CGs usualyl show that maximum load-out, but since the J-20's bay also can hold only four large AAMs and I don't think the FC-31's bay is larger, I'm a bit sceptical.
So far we haven't even seen the bays.
Deino

i think PL12 is medium AA missile, maybe future will have ER version, not sure other member。

 

[Deino]

i think PL12 is medium AA missile, maybe future will have ER version, not sure other member。

I don't think so, but besides that even an ER-version does not make the weapons bay larger.

 

[waja2000]

I don't think so, but besides that even an ER-version does not make the weapons bay larger.

what is means it can improvement from missile itself, like improve missile engine, solid-fuel，etc. PL12 have 203mm diameter vs AIM120 have 180mm diameter, still have many room for improvement.
PL12 i read many place just list as medium AA missile with range about 70-80km. new improvement version possible reach 100-120km than will be long range.

 

[Deino]

what is means it can improvement from rocket itself, like improve missile engine, solid-fuel，etc.
PL12 i read many place just list as medium AA missile with range about 70-80km. new improvement version possible reach 100-120km than will be long range.

Yes, but my point is that IMO that bay is simply not large enough to fit 6 PL-12 !

 

[WarFariX]

The second flight is likely to take place soon.

any idea which month?

 

[Deino]

any idea which month?

I had a similar "sarcastic" idea since "soon" connected with the FC-31 seems to follow another time-line in comparison to CAC and the J-10/-20-programs.

Can't wait to see it again ....

Deino

 

[Kabotar]

Yes, but my point is that IMO that bay is simply not large enough to fit 6 PL-12 !

Hope they're also developing advance medium range missile based on PL-15 with 160+km range.

 

[Deino]

Upppss ... first time something like PT-3 is mentioned !

https://twitter.com/x/status/834319766433177600

 

[Akasa]

Upppss ... first time something like PT-3 is mentioned !

https://twitter.com/x/status/834319766433177600

Like the J-20 program, it's expected that the FC-31 would be an evolutionary process.

 

[Deino]

Like the J-20 program, it's expected that the FC-31 would be an evolutionary process.

In geral YES, but for a program that was about a year ago nearly on the edge of being cancelled a PT-3 is a giant leap ... and IMO a clear sign that it is not only an export-project.

Deino

 

[Kabotar]

Upppss ... first time something like PT-3 is mentioned !

https://twitter.com/x/status/834319766433177600

PT-3? That's fast [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106].

 

[Akasa]

In geral YES, but for a program that was about a year ago nearly on the edge of being cancelled a PT-3 is a giant leap ... and IMO a clear sign that it is not only an export-project.

Deino

To be fair, other "export-only" projects like the MiG-35 also produced several prototypes. I agree that there is a possibility that the PLAN has adopted it, but the appearance of a 3rd prototype isn't necessarily indicative of this.