Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

Allegedly the twin-seater was seen again …


The question therefore is, how recent this imagery is? My point is, both 2031 & 2032 are already grey, 2033 is known from an unconfirmed image … so either a new image of 2033 or even a new prototype


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Deino said:
Sorry in case I misunderstood your post And yes, so far J-20A no. 2051 is still powered by two WS-10C, the second prototype no. 2052 has indeed two WS-15 installed and concerning LRIP, that‘s for the engines, but not for the J-20A.
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Any image of two WS-15 engine prototype?
 
Recently, some declassified news has been circulating in Chinese social media.

After CAC won the PLAAF 5th Generation Fighter Bid, there was a shortage of manpower due to very limited mission time.SAC provided assistance.The main frame beam of J20 was designed and manufactured by SAC.
 
Michael said:
Recently, some declassified news has been circulating in Chinese social media.

After CAC won the PLAAF 5th Generation Fighter Bid, there was a shortage of manpower due to very limited mission time.SAC provided assistance.The main frame beam of J20 was designed and manufactured by SAC.
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Interesting that this pops up now again since I think it was already claimed at the very beginning and then forgotten again.
 
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Deino said:
Allegedly the twin-seater was seen again …


The question therefore is, how recent this imagery is? My point is, both 2031 & 2032 are already grey, 2033 is known from an unconfirmed image … so either a new image of 2033 or even a new prototype


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Twin seater is probably used for EW.
 
Michael said:
Recently, some declassified news has been circulating in Chinese social media.

After CAC won the PLAAF 5th Generation Fighter Bid, there was a shortage of manpower due to very limited mission time.SAC provided assistance.The main frame beam of J20 was designed and manufactured by SAC.
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Any chance of declassifying the other two competing designs?
 
Michael said:
That one seems to have been declassified. You might try googling it. I don't know about English information, there is a lot of Chinese information.
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Supposedly this was one of the designs which lost to Chengdu J-20.

IMO not too different from J-20.
Canards, a bit elevated above wings. Tail design more «traditional» though.

Source:
hushkit.net

The Chinese superfighter that never was: what the J-20’s failed rival reveals

SAC design and the CAC J-20 This three-surface design is said to be the losing competitor to the Chengdu J-20. Jim Smith had significant technical roles in the development of the UK’s leading…
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@Oscar
 
Alter_Ego said:
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Supposedly this was one of the designs which lost to Chengdu J-20.

IMO not too different from J-20.
Canards, a bit elevated above wings. Tail design more «traditional» though.

Source:
hushkit.net

The Chinese superfighter that never was: what the J-20’s failed rival reveals

SAC design and the CAC J-20 This three-surface design is said to be the losing competitor to the Chengdu J-20. Jim Smith had significant technical roles in the development of the UK’s leading…
hushkit.net hushkit.net

@Oscar
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