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Thanks for Clarity.
My Last Post on subject while trying to deflect forum from Dec 2026 to the capabilities etc
Lets rewind in midst of this frenzy almost an year ago - QUWA
"On 03 January 2024, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, announced that the PAF will be acquiring the J-31/FC-31 Stealth Fighter.
In an official press release, the PAF stated, “The foundation for acquiring the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft has already been laid, which is all set to become part of the PAF’s fleet in the near future.”
- No Details
- No mention of 5th Generation says Stealth
- No light on engine
- Numbers ?
- Delivery Batches or Time Lines ?
- Financing arrangements since China can replicate J-10C Financing model - Turkiye Cannot replicate it & a US Engine . Its a big factor if we see J-10C numbers, PFX Etc in pipe line.
- 'Foundation work started' can mean many things - Thats where Training Hoax probably ballooned. Assessing sub systems for integration with existing PAF Assets and finalising specs or upgrades over next 5 - 10 years might have been the referral. This includes not only conducting combat operations from bases owned by international partners, but also operating at relatively austere locations.
.That near future could be 5 years or more .....!
Does PAF need a FULLY FUNCTIONAL TRUE 5TH GEN RIGHT AT THIS POINT Considering IAF Fleet , Delays in engine of Tejas MK-IA , MK-II Beats me , AMCA in 2040 for being operational and a choice for Su-57 or F-35 with S-400 Saga
or J-35AE
better to Jump in during Improvements - I rest my case.
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Coming to Tech side - beddown reinforced hangars and supporting facilities, consisting of reinforced concrete facilities, blast resistant steel sliding hangar doors, utilidors (underground utility corridors), complex mechanical and electrical systems, Specialised Cooling system with Li Backup, Robust detailed inspection system & testing before and after flight for Paint, Coating etc, Specilised Ovens & Primers , and a specialized, site-specific Building Management System (BMS). A huge undertaking in itself.
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The work has to be completed by following strict security requirements, addressing logistical challenges, and managing multiple subcontractors while coordinating operations on an active military base adjacent to an active flightline. US would like to get some info on Chinese J-35A..
Example - Even though there is no current data on the absorbing capability of the RAM used by J-20. The inner surface of the inlet duct from the start of DSI bump leading to the engine stages and the radar blocker will be coated with a layer of MnZn ferrite RAM. This rule is made due to the fact that it is not possible to evaluate the RCS reduction effect of S-duct inlet without a layer of RAM added
Now i will go back and post only open media news without own views....
Since Chinese military terminology has a lot of specific terms and they are often difficult to translate correctly by translation software, I can only make a few attempts, but I can't be sure that these will be understood correctly by my friends on the PDF.
1, Maintenance issues of stealth fighters.
China's currently known stealth fighters (J-20/J-35A/two new toys) all utilize completely different stealth technologies. the J-20 requires a relatively low hangar environment, we see tons of J-20's parked in improvised hangars, and even they are parked in the open air.
The J-35A's official briefing specifically emphasizes its extreme stealth capabilities. In the exposed photos, we also found that it has the phenomenon of coating peeling off. So, we determined that it needs a special hangar environment to park.
This is a very large maintenance expense for PAF. Special hangars, regular coating changes, very precise maintenance operations ......
2. The concept of modern warfare
I will use Chinese military doctrine to analyze it.
China's modern warfare doctrine emphasizes five areas.------侦.控.打.评.保
Please note! There may be problems with the following translations!
侦---侦察---侦察是指通过各种手段获取敌方或目标的信息，包括情报收集、监视和侦测等，以便为后续的军事行动提供准确的信息支持。 Reconnaissance is the acquisition of information about an enemy or target by various means, including intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance, in order to provide accurate information to support subsequent military operations.
控---控制---控制是指在侦察的基础上，对目标进行实时监控和管理，确保信息的准确性和及时性，以便在需要时能够迅速做出反应。 Control refers to the real-time monitoring and management of targets based on reconnaissance to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information so that a rapid response can be made when needed.
打---打击---打击是指根据侦察和控制获取的信息，对敌方目标进行精确打击，包括火力打击、导弹攻击等手段。 Strike refers to precision strikes against enemy targets based on information obtained by reconnaissance and control, including fire strikes, missile attacks and other means.
评---评估---评估是指在军事行动结束后，对行动的效果进行总结和评价，包括战斗损失、任务完成情况等方面的评估。 Assessment refers to summarizing and evaluating the effects of a military operation at its conclusion, including combat losses, mission accomplishment, and other aspects of the operation.
保---保障---保障是指为军事行动提供必要的后勤支持，包括物资供应、医疗救治、通信保障等，确保军事行动的顺利进行。 Security refers to the provision of the necessary logistical support for military operations, including the supply of materials, medical treatment, communications security, etc., to ensure the smooth conduct of military operations.
This combat doctrine is a coordinated three-dimensional operation covering all aspects of all-round combat, including land, low-altitude, high-altitude, space, surface and underwater. Fighter aircraft are only one component of this tactical model. This modern combat theory is based on an advanced military information network.
Let me give you an example.
Iran launches a large number of ballistic missiles to attack Israel. Many of the missiles missed their targets. At the same time, Iran itself is not entirely sure of the actual effectiveness of the strikes. This is the result of the lack of modern military information networks.
If Iran could have tracked these missiles in real time and reconnoitered the target area in real time, probably, it would have taken only 1 to 3 missiles to destroy a certain target. And, this can be confirmed by immediately releasing real-time images.
Early. People took pictures of reconnaissance with cameras on reconnaissance planes. Upon the return of the reconnaissance aircraft, the film was removed, developed, and then carefully analyzed and labeled by a senior professional before being handed over to the commander.
Later. Reconnaissance satellites and drones became available. The intelligence they generate is analyzed and labeled by professionals in the rear and passed on to commanders.
Now. A large amount of data generated by various reconnaissance equipment is transmitted back to the command center in real time through a high-speed military data chain, which is automatically analyzed and labeled by a large-scale computer, combined with other intelligence and the commander's orders, and transmitted in real time to the terminals of the front-line soldiers. ......
Times have changed!
…wait and see…
