Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

Deino · 2024-09-20T07:51:53+0100

Great comparison of both the regular J-20 with WS-10C engines and the new J-20A with WS-15.

Alter_Ego · 2024-09-20T09:44:10+0100

Deino said:
Great comparison of both the regular J-20 with WS-10C engines and the new J-20A with WS-15.

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Aestethically the J-20A looks more well proportioned now due to the protruding hump behind the cockpit.

Vi-va · 2024-09-20T20:37:37+0100

Alter_Ego said:
Aestethically the J-20A looks more well proportioned now due to the protruding hump behind the cockpit.

The protruding hump behind the cockpit reduces drag.

Vi-va · 2024-09-20T20:41:20+0100

Deino said:
Great comparison of both the regular J-20 with WS-10C engines and the new J-20A with WS-15.

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Does it mean the WS10C has higher dry power? The WS-10 above is using afterburner.