See China's new fighter jet in action

Jimbuna · 11-01-16, 11:42 AM

Bit of a copycat but that's nothing unusual these days.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_...lines/37831721

eddie · 11-01-16, 11:49 AM

Looks kind of familiar,lol Wouldn't trust its reliability though.

Oberon · 11-01-16, 11:56 AM

No surprises there, it's the popular design for gen 5 fighters. I think the only one doesn't look like that is Japans X-2 Shinshin which looks a bit more like an F-15.

Jimbuna · 11-01-16, 11:57 AM

Probably full of Vacuum tubes (Thermionic valves)

Oberon · 11-01-16, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Probably full of Vacuum tubes (Thermionic valves)

Good against EMPs.

Jimbuna · 11-01-16, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Good against EMPs.

But not so good against AIM and RIM-7 Sparrows

Oberon · 11-01-16, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

But not so good against AIM and RIM-7 Sparrows

Depends on how many of them you have. Don't forget the highly technical and over-engineered Tiger tank and how well that worked when it was buried underneath T-34s.

Skybird · 11-01-16, 12:58 PM

China will be the enemy in the next big war. Underestimating their ability and determination to shorten further the technology gap until then, and to sharpen their fangs and claws until then, to me does not look like a strategy that promises to win the future.

So with more soberness:

It flies. Its relatively heavy. Not more and not less we see. Inner qualities of the J-20 are not revealed. - Many chips in American weaponry are made in China. The US military potence in the region since years is loosing in lead over China. A victory in a regional war right now already cannot be taken for granted anymore.

Reece · 11-01-16, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Probably full of Vacuum tubes (Thermionic valves)

They can make some good quality gear, they just sell their crap to us!!

I loved the old valve radio's, they had a good sound and plenty of beef!!

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Probably full of Vacuum tubes (Thermionic valves) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,545 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	China will be the enemy in the next big war. Underestimating their ability and determination to shorten further the technology gap until then, and to sharpen their fangs and claws until then, to me does not look like a strategy that promises to win the future. So with more soberness: It flies. Its relatively heavy. Not more and not less we see. Inner qualities of the J-20 are not revealed. - Many chips in American weaponry are made in China. The US military potence in the region since years is loosing in lead over China. A victory in a regional war right now already cannot be taken for granted anymore. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-01-16, 11:56 AM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	No surprises there, it's the popular design for gen 5 fighters. I think the only one doesn't look like that is Japans X-2 Shinshin which looks a bit more like an F-15.