In the PRC announced the mass production of engines with thrust vector control
According to him, the upgraded versions of these engines will soon be installed on Chinese fifth-generation fighter jets (4, according to the Chinese nomenclature) J-20, which “will significantly increase their maneuverability and add new capabilities, including the use of air weapons -air".
It is noted that China thus becomes a member of a small group of countries that create thrust vectoring controlled engines. At the same time, the expert notes that with their engines, Chinese manufacturers will be able to enter international markets, competing with Russia and the United States.
From the statement of Yang Wei:
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J-16 - a multipurpose Chinese fighter with a radar equipped AFAR. This aircraft is positioned as the Chinese version of the Russian Su-35 multi-role fighter.
J-20 - Chinese aircraft of the fifth generation with the technology "stealth". Earlier it was reported that the J-20 will be able to get Chinese engines to the 2020 year.
It is the lack of its own engines for fighters of this type in China called the main problem of aircraft industry.
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