Has China copied the F-35?

As Eurasian Times has previously reported, the Chinese hackers had allegedly stolen many terabytes of data related to the F-35 program, the F-22 Raptor, and the B-2 stealth bomber

stealth bomber

Stealth aircraft are designed to avoid detection using a variety of technologies that reduce reflection/emission of radar, infrared, visible light, radio frequency (RF) spectrum, and audio, collectively known as stealth technology.

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, which is believed to have been used by China's FC-31

FC-31

July 2022) The Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon (Chinese: 鹘鹰; pinyin: Gǔ yīng), also known as the J-31 is a Chinese prototype mid-sized twinjet 5th-generation fighter aircraft developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC).

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stealth aircraft.

Did the Chinese copy the F-35?

Like many of China's aircraft, evidence suggests the J-20 was not designed from scratch. The aircraft appears to borrow heavily from earlier stealth fighter programs out of both the United States and Russia — specifically, America's F-35 and F-22 programs and Russia's now-defunct MiG 1.44.

Did China copy the F-22?

China developed its J-20 stealth fighter by copying some technologies from the US Air Force's F-22 Raptor, according to former US military official James Anderson.

Is the J-31 a copy of the F-35?

J-31 vs. F-35. Improvements or changes to the J-31 likely continue a long-standing pattern of China's apparent and somewhat visible effort to copy, steal or mirror designs used for the U.S. F-35. Virtually all photos and renderings of the J-31, since first unveiled, revealed a striking resemblance to the U.S. F-35.

Which country bought F-35?

U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier/Handout via REUTERS. OTTAWA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Canada finalized a deal to buy 88 F-35 fighter jets from U.S. defense company Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT. N) on Monday in a C$19 billion ($14.2 billion) project to replace its aging fleet of fighter aircraft.

China Made an F-35 Copycat (But It Has a Lot of Problems)

Is the F-22 better than the F-35?

The F-22 Raptor is the most powerful air superiority fighter in the world, while the F-35 is probably the most advanced multi-role fighter right now. That means that the Raptor is more effective in air-to-air combats (faster and could operate at higher altitude).

How many F-35s does the United States own?

Procurement and international participation

The United States is the primary customer and financial backer, with planned procurement of 1,763 F-35As for the USAF, 353 F-35Bs and 67 F-35Cs for the USMC, and 273 F-35Cs for the USN.

What will replace the F-35 in the US Navy?

Aside from the option of buying more F-35Cs, the F/A-XX is seeking to create a new aircraft to replace the Super Hornet's capability and mission set. Just as the F-35C replaced aging F/A-18 Hornets and complement Super Hornets, the F/A-XX will replace aging Super Hornets in the 2030s and complement the F-35C.

Has the US found the lost F-35?

Navy Recovers Sunken F-35 Jet That Crashed Off the Deck of a Carrier into the South China Sea. The U.S. Navy announced that it has recovered the F-35C Lightning II fighter that crashed into the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in January before sliding off and sinking into the South China Sea.

What is China's version of the F-35?

The Chinese J-20 certainly appears slightly larger than an F-22 or F-35 stealth jet fighter, given its dual wing configuration, an engineering method employed to optimize air flow and achieve improved aerodynamic performance.

Why won t the US sell the F-22?

Unbelievably expensive, as costs for the F-22 went up and up during development. While the latest Lockheed Martin aircraft, the F-35 Lightning II, is available for export, the F-22 is not. Thanks to its high cost and the technologies involved in its creation, the United States decided against export of the fighter.

What is China's equivalent to the F-22 Raptor?

US Air Force F-22. One difference - payload capacity. The J-20 can reportedly take off with 27,998 pounds of internal and external weaponry, whereas the F-22 can take of with a fraction of that at 3,915 pounds.

Why can't the US export the F-22?

The F-22 cannot be exported under US federal law to protect its stealth technology and classified features.

What is China's most advanced fighter jet?

The Chengdu J-20 (Chinese: 歼-20; pinyin: Jiān-Èrlíng), also known as Mighty Dragon (Chinese: 威龙; pinyin: Wēilóng), is a twinjet all-weather stealth fighter aircraft developed by China's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

Which is better F-35 or Su-57?

The Su-57 is capable of reaching speeds of over Mach 2 (at altitude) and Mach 1.3 (in super-cruise). Meanwhile, the F-35 only reaches max speeds of Mach 1.6 (1,119 mph). Therefore, the Su-57 has the capability of striking first and then escaping before the F-35 can catch up.

Why doesn t India buy F-35?

With the limitation on the number of weapons it can carry, the F-35s need the support of fighters like the F-15X to carry out missions successfully. So, it's not an ideal fighter for India.

Does the F-35 have any kills?

With its first aerial kills under its belt, the F-35 continues its fight to prove itself on the modern battlefield.

Is F-35 in trouble?

Since the beginning of 2020, “an increasing number of F-35 aircraft have not been able to fly due to the lack of an operating engine,” the auditors said. “Almost all of the aircraft affected” are operated by the Air Force, the largest F-35 customer, with 348 of its planned 1,763 planes in its inventory.

How much does the US sell F-35 for?

For the airframe and mission equipment only, the Lot 15-17 cost of F-35s ranges “from $70.2 million to $69.9 million for the F-35A, $80.9 million to $78.3 million for the F-35B, and $90 to $89.3 million for the F-35C,” a Lockheed spokesperson said.

Why don t they use F-35?

Unfinished Testing Simulator. The major reason the F-35 program remained stagnant in 2021 is that the designers and programmers of a key simulation facility were unable to complete their work.

How many F 35s are in the US Navy?

Still in low-rate initial production after more than 15 years, the F-35 has not yet completed its initial operational test and evaluation. The Navy's program of record for the F-35 totals 353 F-35Bs for the Marine Corps, 67 F-35Cs for the Marine Corps and 273 F-35Cs for the Navy.

Will f18 be replaced by F-35?

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter is going out of production in 2025, after 26 years. The Super Hornet was designed as a bigger, beefier Hornet. Super Hornets in service today will be replaced by the F-35 and the Navy's upcoming sixth-generation fighter.

How many F-35 does Japan have?

Program Stats. As a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) participant, the JASDF has an established program of record of 147 F-35 Aircraft, consisting of 105 F-35 A models and up to 42 F-35 B models.

How many F-35 does the Israel have?

The aircraft delivery by Lockheed Martin, which increased the size of Israel's F-35 fleet to 36 planes, was also a message to Boeing and other competitors that it will battle across global markets for dominance in military aircraft sales.

What is the most advanced U.S. fighter jet?

The Most Advanced Fighter Jet in the World

The F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant, the F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing variant, and the F-35C carrier variant.