China's F-22A Raptor Killer

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Tchocky

From what I've seen of the J-20, It looks pretty slap-dash. The engine intakes and exhausts look fairly straightforward, and seeing as how even the now-retired F-14 could identify targets from compressor blade radar returns, I don't think the j-20 can be considered fully stealth.

Yes, but we do not know if the engines used so far are the final planned engines, or just a provisoric replacement because the real engine are not ready. I seem to re3member that there is a story like this with the Russian stealth plane, too.

And also, the Chinese must not stay with the design of prototypes. They can chnage it. I do not believe they are not aware how suspiciously unstealthy their engine intakes and outlets look. Or they found a solution to the problem you described. Different material, for example.

That said, I think the real worry for the US going up against China in an air battle is the large and capable force of J-10 and J-11 that China is fielding.
F-22 is supreely capable, but few in number. And I can't help but see the F-35 as a straight-up disappointment.

Agreed on all butg the F-35 whcih I must refuse to comment on, I read too little about it to allow myself an opinion.