Akasa
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Hi,
It is an excellent capability for this aircraft---just compare it to the F35---.
Speed and altitude is for show---. EW suite---sensors---high quality data link---potent AA missiles---that is what is more important.
Normal cruising speeds are aroun 500 knots +- --- normal flight altitude 30---35 K feet elevation.
You are not racing cars over here on autobahn---.
Since you asked for a comparison with the F-35:
- Speed (F-35): 1900 km/h (actual max speed is classified)
- Ceiling: 18,288 m
- MTOW: 31800 kg
- Combat radius: 1080 km
http://www.defenceaviation.com/2013/07/lockheed-martin-f-35-lightning-ii-joint-strike-fighter.html
From a purely kinematic perspective, the F-35 dominates the FC-31 in at least three of the aforementioned aspects. Granted, avionics and weaponry are colossal variables in overall performance, but it would be foolish to assume that the F-35 won't achieve at least parity in those areas.