Richard Fisher , said the official program of the Five Dynasties and machine tight-lipped , but China's Shenyang Aircraft of this model , you can see some clues .

First, Fisher believes that China 's 4th generation machine, not " an "aircraft , but a system .

Fisher guess China " 4th generation aircraft , " the "double machine program " , that should be the two aircraft , a manned aircraft , an unmanned aircraft . 2 aircraft size , weight similar ; modular Design , engines and avionics systems a considerable part is common . to the Shenyang program as an example - assume that "secret sword "and" Dark Sword he man " with a 4- generation of machine programs are integral components .

Second, the SAC program to see someone platforms and unmanned platforms division .

Despite the high degree of generalization between the two , but very clear division of labor . " dark sword his brother " is responsible for operational command , there are close air ( after all unmanned air combat up close to the current AI for Tai Mianqiang A ); "secret sword "were responsible for the distance of air (mainly medium-range air to air missile is carried ) , or even silent flight to escape from the enemy can not close the area by the " sword of his dark brother "issue launch orders .

If the SAC program is so set , we can easily understand the "secret sword "and" dark sword his brother , " the aerodynamic layout of the . " dark sword his brother " because of the need for close air combat , the use of the strongest fighting Layout - swept wing , supersonic cruise and stealth performance despite a decline , but because of strikes, and therefore do not own to the requirements of supersonic cruise and stealth is not high . " dark sword " is different , with the fastest speed to sprint To a suitable launch position , so suitable for supersonic flight using the layout and higher stealth form . It would appear that " dark sword "and" dark sword his brother , " similar to but significantly different from the general aerodynamic layout of the understandable .

Third, on the single consideration.

If the Chinese 4th generation machine is " Dual "program, have used single Yehao understand. Indeed, it is of the original layout of the two aircraft equipment and weapons assigned to the two aircraft , the " dark sword His brother "to electronic devices and short-range missiles based combat , " Dark Sword " by the Sino- dominated from the air to air missile . Thus, two aircraft of maximum take-off weight of not very high , use the thrust to weight ratio of 9.5 " Taihang change " would be sufficient. but also because the aircraft size is relatively small , easier to implement the requirements of stealth and high mobility - the body can only admire China's military investment in five , of course, if the Chinese 4th generation machine are really " two- plane program , "then .

Fourth, probably estimate about "secret sword "and" Dark Sword he man's " basic performance .

4th generation aircraft engine 9, as " too by changing the " maximum thrust can reach 15 to 16 tons, about 12 tons of cruise thrust , thrust to weight ratio of 9.5 , almost the F22 engine level . from the engine can calculate maximum takeoff weight of the two brothers , Suppose the maximum takeoff weight should maintain a high mobility, then set the overall thrust to weight ratio of 1.0, which is the maximum take-off weight of 16 tons , the maximum load is 4 tons, combat radius of 1,200 ~ 1,500 km .

" Dark Sword he man " could bring at least 2 tons of electronic warfare equipment and two Thunderbolt 12 Thunderbolt 2 9 ( all internal) , the maximum cruising speed 1.2Ma; " Dark Sword " at least 2 tons of distance can carry the missile , the largest Can carry 4 tons in the range missiles , that is 6 to 12 pieces of 12 Thunderbolt , built- up should be 6 to 8 , the maximum cruising speed 1.8Ma.

Fifth, talk about why the SAC program was eliminated . the maximum possible is the " two-plane program " concept had been rejected . because of such warfare, communications requirements for high operational habits of the pilots is very difficult to change overnight , converted a greater risk . In fact, the American design F35 when no one has to consider later converted to F35 and F35 with the operations people , but also because of higher risk and difficulty of the formation has not been finalized

Fisher said that China had ambitions build 4-6 large aircraft carriers , Russia has not completed Uri Yang Nuofusike "(Ulyanovsk) class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will affect the design of the Chinese aircraft carrier .

American International Strategy and Assessment Center Web site published an article , Richard Fischer , the paper mentioned that China will eventually build four to six large aircraft carriers .

China will eventually build ships 4-6 aircraft carriers in China ?

Fisher 's article said that the U.S. media, senior officials spoke of the Chinese Navy , China will eventually build four to six years, the official carrier .2007 more willing to recognize China's ambition to build a large aircraft carrier , while in the past, China has been denied The above scheme.

According to available information , China and Russia aircraft carrier design and construction enterprises had extensive contacts , and now , Russia Kuznetsov aircraft carrier is Dalian modified .

In addition, Chinese naval officials also visited the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle , perhaps this aircraft type and structure of China 's final decision to some extent.

Aircraft carriers may choose to machine -made naval version of the Five Dynasties

The article mentioned that the Russian media suggested that the Russian Five unit will develop a carrier-based aircraft version . Russian media noted that the government has set to build six nuclear-powered aircraft carrier , Russian media that " has a new aircraft carriers There should be a new carrier-based aircraft . " Fisher said accordingly , the Russian Navy's current equipment can not meet the future Soviet -33 to the requirements of carrier aircraft .

The article says , beginning in 2005 , analysts have noted that China has actively sought the movements of aircraft carriers .

This includes the purchase of improved Chinese -Soviet negotiations -33 activities ( subject to any conclusions yet ), Shenyang Aircraft Corporation also purchased from the Ukrainian Soviet -33 prototype and make imitation efforts.

Meanwhile, the Chinese carrier may also select versions of the Russian Five unit as a Navy carrier-based aircraft may also choose China -made machine of naval versions of the Five Dynasties .

The new "Taihang " for China , providing a supersonic cruise capability Five

A Chinese military commentator asserted : Five machines in China from 2014 to 2015 may be in flight .

News from China said that China is developing a maximum thrust up to 15 tons of new "Taihang "engine , it is believed that this engine will be in China , providing a supersonic cruise capability Five . recently, news that China is actively The development of the carrier 's unmanned mission aircraft .