Shenyang J-31
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| Type: | Multipurpose fighter |
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October 31, 2012 |
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2 |
The Shenyang J-31 , also known as the FC-31 or J-35 , is a twin-engine, mid-size, fifth generation fighter under development by Shenyang , believed to be part of the J-XX program for the Air Force of the People's Republic of China should be built. The maiden flight took place on October 31, 2012. In November 2014, the machine was officially presented at the Zhuhai Air Show.
designation
The designation "J-31" has not yet been officially confirmed, but rather derived from the tactical number "31001". The type designations “J-21” or “F60” would also be possible. The latter was shown on a preliminary model presented at the end of 2011 .
description
In contrast to the J-20, the J-31 has no duck wings (canards). The double rudder unit is strongly angled outwards, the diamond-shaped air inlets are on the bow and are designed as "Diverterless Supersonic Inlet" (DSI). There is an internal weapon bay in the fuselage. Overall, the J-31 is smaller than the J-20. Outwardly it resembles a twin-engine version of the F-35 , which suggests a role in the expansion of the carrier-based air force. It is said that important construction plans of the F-35 for the construction of the J-31 are said to have been stolen, especially plans for the engines.
Technical specifications
No technical data are available yet.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Richard D Fisher Jr, Gabriel Dominguez: China's second FC-31 fighter prototype makes maiden flight. (No longer available online.) In: www.janes.com. December 28, 2016, archived from the original ; accessed on March 13, 2020 (English).
- ↑ China's New J-31 Stealth Fighter Takes Off on Maiden Flight. Defense Update, October 31, 2012, accessed October 31, 2012 .
- ↑ China reveals the secret of its most modern stealth jet. Welt , November 12, 2014, accessed November 12, 2014 .
- ↑ Shenyang "F-60". UCAV stealth models revealed? Flightglobal, September 29, 2011, archived from the original on October 1, 2011 ; accessed on September 21, 2012 (English).
- ↑ New F35 disaster: China steals plans for America's new wonder weapon , FOCUS Online, January 19, 2015