Chinese aircraft designer: Su-57 in a battle with F-35 does not have to be invisible
On the channel of China's State Television, a material was published on the development of fifth-generation fighter programs. The material presents the opinion of the chief designer of the Shenyang Aircraft Research Institute Wang Yongqing. A specialist in the field of aviation spoke about the fifth-generation Russian aircraft Su-57.
Recall that in the Chinese aviation platform, fifth-generation airplanes belong to the 4 generation.
Wang Yongqing is developing the latest Chinese invisible fighter J-31. In the future, this aircraft is planned to be made part of the aircraft wing of the PLA Navy aircraft carriers, including the Type001A aircraft carrier, which should be part of the Chinese naval fleet after a few months.
Wang Yongqing, sharing his thoughts on the Su-57, noted that this Russian aircraft is truly unique. According to the aircraft designer, the concept of the Russian fighter is such that the aircraft ultimately surpasses foreign, including Chinese, aircraft in a number of parameters, the same J-31 and J-20. In particular, it is noted that Su-57 may soon receive a hypersonic weapon, which has no analogues in China or the United States.
After such statements by the Chinese designer in the Chinese edition of the Global Times, a material was published criticizing his words. In particular, it is stated that "the Su-57 assembly line itself is in doubt."
From the material:
At the same time, the material of the Chinese edition noted that "despite the fact that China has bypassed Russia in terms of creating the latest combat fighters, the experience of creating the Su-57 can be adopted." This idea was supported by the same Wang Yongqing:
Wang Yongqing notes that invisibility for the Su-57, which in China is often called the weak point of Russian fighters, is not particularly needed in such conditions. It is noted that if the American F-22 or F-35 enters the Su-57 visibility zone, in this case they themselves become vulnerable, including due to the super-maneuverability of the Russian fighter, which will significantly increase after setting on it the engines of the "second stage" .
At the same time, in China, the main problem in the development of the J-20 and J-31 fighter programs is precisely the engines. And what about the Chinese side with other parameters?
The implementation of the Russian and Chinese programs of the 5 fighter generation for the Military Review was commented by a member of the presidium All-Russian organization "Officers of Russia"major general aviation Mikhail Makaruk:
- We must pay tribute to the Chinese designers and scientists in the field of aviation technician - they use not only the achievements of Soviet and Russian aircraft, but also the achievements of designers from other countries of the world. And they have superiority in some parameters. But to say that the new Chinese aircraft J-20 and J-31 surpass the Russian Su-57 definitely can not.
It is necessary to compare individual parameters: flight duration, aircraft engine resource, the ability to detect radar targets, aircraft invisibility, and others. Some parameters may be better, some worse. But I cannot say that these Chinese fighters are superior to the latest Russian samples in the complex.
The Chinese have used, use and will use our achievements, and not only Russian, but also from other countries. The USSR and Russia helped China a lot in space and aviation, but if they surpass us in some way, I think it will be useful for us to analyze these achievements and realize them in the interests of combat use at a new stage in the development of domestic aircraft industry.
If we assume that the Chinese and Russian fighters would meet in battle, then I think the Chinese would not have a comprehensive success. We must believe in the combat potential and combat capabilities of Russian pilots.
Recall that in the Chinese aviation platform, fifth-generation airplanes belong to the 4 generation.
Wang Yongqing is developing the latest Chinese invisible fighter J-31. In the future, this aircraft is planned to be made part of the aircraft wing of the PLA Navy aircraft carriers, including the Type001A aircraft carrier, which should be part of the Chinese naval fleet after a few months.
Wang Yongqing, sharing his thoughts on the Su-57, noted that this Russian aircraft is truly unique. According to the aircraft designer, the concept of the Russian fighter is such that the aircraft ultimately surpasses foreign, including Chinese, aircraft in a number of parameters, the same J-31 and J-20. In particular, it is noted that Su-57 may soon receive a hypersonic weapon, which has no analogues in China or the United States.
After such statements by the Chinese designer in the Chinese edition of the Global Times, a material was published criticizing his words. In particular, it is stated that "the Su-57 assembly line itself is in doubt."
From the material:
In Russia, only 10-12 of such aircraft is acquired. They are being tested. And according to some information, the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturers create each Su-57 fighter almost by hand, which leads to a rough build quality.
At the same time, the material of the Chinese edition noted that "despite the fact that China has bypassed Russia in terms of creating the latest combat fighters, the experience of creating the Su-57 can be adopted." This idea was supported by the same Wang Yongqing:
Possessing an innovative aerodynamic design and the ability to control thrust vectoring, Sukhoi attaches great importance to supersonic cruising capabilities and super-maneuverability. The concept of the US next-generation fighter stresses attacks from outside the detection of aircraft, but while American missiles will fly in the direction of the Su-57, it has plenty of time to get away from the strike. He will be helped in this by the new radar, which is able to track missile launches from fairly large distances.
Wang Yongqing notes that invisibility for the Su-57, which in China is often called the weak point of Russian fighters, is not particularly needed in such conditions. It is noted that if the American F-22 or F-35 enters the Su-57 visibility zone, in this case they themselves become vulnerable, including due to the super-maneuverability of the Russian fighter, which will significantly increase after setting on it the engines of the "second stage" .
At the same time, in China, the main problem in the development of the J-20 and J-31 fighter programs is precisely the engines. And what about the Chinese side with other parameters?
The implementation of the Russian and Chinese programs of the 5 fighter generation for the Military Review was commented by a member of the presidium All-Russian organization "Officers of Russia"major general aviation Mikhail Makaruk:
- We must pay tribute to the Chinese designers and scientists in the field of aviation technician - they use not only the achievements of Soviet and Russian aircraft, but also the achievements of designers from other countries of the world. And they have superiority in some parameters. But to say that the new Chinese aircraft J-20 and J-31 surpass the Russian Su-57 definitely can not.
It is necessary to compare individual parameters: flight duration, aircraft engine resource, the ability to detect radar targets, aircraft invisibility, and others. Some parameters may be better, some worse. But I cannot say that these Chinese fighters are superior to the latest Russian samples in the complex.
The Chinese have used, use and will use our achievements, and not only Russian, but also from other countries. The USSR and Russia helped China a lot in space and aviation, but if they surpass us in some way, I think it will be useful for us to analyze these achievements and realize them in the interests of combat use at a new stage in the development of domestic aircraft industry.
If we assume that the Chinese and Russian fighters would meet in battle, then I think the Chinese would not have a comprehensive success. We must believe in the combat potential and combat capabilities of Russian pilots.
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