China’s second class of fifth generation fighter the Shenyang J-35A has officially been revealed preceding the upcoming Zhuhai Airshow, where the aircraft is schedule to make its debut. With the first official photo of the fighter released on November 5, the aircraft represents a ground based derivative of the FC-31 design that has long been under development. Images clearly show an electro-optical targeting system mounted under the nose and a wide angle heads up display in the cockpit, with the fighter thought to integrate world leading avionics comparable to those of the J-20 fighter currently serving in China’s air force. In parallel to the development of a separate carrier based derivative of the FC-31, the land based J-35 is widely thought to have been developed for export, with Pakistan reported to have already entered talks to make a purchase while Algeria, Thailand and Saudi Arabia are expected to be among the most interested parties. The fighter is notably not expected to be acquired domestically, with the heavier and more complex J-20 set to continue to be acquired on a tremendous scale for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.

China is one of just two countries to field full regiments of indigenous fifth generation fighters, alongside the United States, with the FC-31 being the country’s second fighter from the new generation - following on from J-20 which entered service in 2017. The program’s export prospects benefit from the considerable prestige which the J-20 program has given the Chinese fighter aviation industry. The aircraft has promising prospects to emerge as the most attractive on global export markets, with a higher degree of sophistication including far superior stealth capabilities and avionics compared to the Russian Su-57 and the upcoming South Korean KF-21. The fighter also boasts a far superior range and flight performance to the American F-35, while being considered less problematic, and having far less restrictions and political conditions imposed on its use. It is notable that a new office was established in February 2022 specifically for the purpose of promoting the new stealth fighter on foreign markets, with the aircraft providing a much higher end counterpart to China’s JF-17 Block 3 and J-10C lightweight fighters for clients seeking a world leading combat jet. Based on what is known of China’s fighter aviation industry from the J-20 program, although being less capable than the J-20 the FC-31 is likely to still be the world’s most capable fighter available on export markets, with only the F-35A having a serous chance of rivalling its capabilities.

more advance than F35?

For export market, cincai assemble like Xiaomi fons

more advance than F35. It is bigger than F35 and can fly much further. Like J-10 with 3 tanks. It has better aerodynamics and can fly at mach 2.2. Can carry 8-10 internal weapons depending on configuration. it is with China airforce about 1 year. Not many are being build as it is still under verification stage for further development. Expect to change to new jet engine WS-19 in a few years. China launched a new aero research institute which no longer tie to plane project. Now they can develop any weight class as they see fit, one plane can select from different aero engine. Not many countries can afford to buy 5th gen, can't afford the cost. Operating 5th gen fighter plane is not just buying the plane, it is also ground system etc

This post has been edited by Avex: Nov 6 2024, 05:30 PM

can send 1 to Hamah or hisbolla to try against Isral F35 ?

It's okay. AMDK will say it's just a tofu plane that can't perform in actual combat. Confirm it's no threat.

prolly similar or lose/better in some aspects

F35 is quite plagued with issues to the point US GAU report also said only 30% of US's F35 fleet are mission capable

Ang Moh sure say copy, inferior bla bla

Done plotek

bila malaysia buy a fleet?

Good enough to bomb Taiwan for hours without refuelling

Send rocks enough, Palestine love throwing rocks

Ang Moh always under estimate everything except themselves

If it's ready to be export, meaning F35 wil headache

Steal. Ang Moh loves to say Chyna steal their tech etc etc etc

PMX now in Chyna. But defense Minister din follow

Malaysia will buy how many units?

Waving Chyna flag also triggered, how to buy Chyna stealth fighter, later hysteria.

Let Iran try it against the western air defense around middle east, best way to try.

This post has been edited by yongku99: Nov 6 2024, 05:23 PM

Okay superduperodua

Donate 1 or 2 to test Yisreal air defense system

Okokokokokokokokok

damn exactly the same

reminds me when Russia wanted to copy the concorde, disaster

based on ts Milfuntastic

angmoh foaming in the mouth sked knn commies

meanwhile knn commies foaming in the mouth coz orgasm pancut tak henti henti pujimak hebat

Nanti in workshop more than in the air. Their C919 commercial plan also cannot sell outside ccp.

The Russians are high on vodka so copy wrongly. Chinese drink tea so copy correctly