China's J-20

[skyrover]

Has entered LRIP and will be seen at the Zuhai airshow



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHQT9CijHv0

[skyrover]

LRIP is just abbreviated Low Rate Initial Production.

Yes... they "borrowed" heavily from the F-35 program, hence the DSI intakes.

They are still using Russian engines for the first batch until the domestic WS-15 is ready, which should offer improved performance. We may see an attempt to improve the exhaust nozzles by then.

[skyrover]

Close up of the nose showing the EOTS system



And underside

[skyrover]

Here is a clip from the airshow in 4k high definition showing the J-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EytTfRgg6tY

Edited by skyrover on Friday 11th November 07:21

[skyrover]

China does not employ aircraft for nuclear missions, it uses land and sea based intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Not much is known about the role which this aircraft is designed for.

One thing we do know is that this platform will be fitted with new domestic engines in the future. We may see an attempt to improve the exhaust nozzle stealth at this time.

[skyrover]

Big fuel tanks, big internal weapons load.

Could prove to be a very capable strike platform.