Not surprising if true. Copying is a form of flattery.
Reminds me of Konkordski and a few other Soviet look-alike air craft, both civil and military, which were quite common during the Cold War years.
I would guess that if you don't have too many sophisticated wind-tunnel and FEA computer analysis systems to hand, then the next best thing is to 'borrow' what obviously seems to work for those who do. After all, they must have already discounted many other options before choosing the one they have actually used.
Saves a lot of time trying to reinvent the wheel!
However, what's inside the visible copy, may not be the same at all.
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China coping other peoples tech!
Posted by Hates Idiots
4th Jun 2012
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They are stealing
Posted by Drahkcor
14th Nov
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Not a new phenomenon
Posted by peter.bessey@...
4th Jun 2012
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China stealing top-secret technology from F-22 stealth fighter?
The J-20 may have more in common with the YF-23 and F-35..
Posted by johnhoffpauer
4th Jun 2012
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agreed
I also heard that the J-20, very much like the F-22, will also have 2 wings and maybe a seat at the front for the pilot... Damn! those bad Chinese stealing again from good Americans...
That much for a "stealth" plane... they can't even properly hide their drawings in a drawer and they hope to hide a plane in the sky... They should call David Copperfield, he can make planes disappear lol
That much for a "stealth" plane... they can't even properly hide their drawings in a drawer and they hope to hide a plane in the sky... They should call David Copperfield, he can make planes disappear lol
Posted by sethlegoauld
18th Jun 2012
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R&D?
Yes, why "research" and "develop" something when it's already been done by someone else?
Much easier this way, isn't it?
Cheaper too ..........
Much easier this way, isn't it?
Cheaper too ..........
Posted by da philster
4th Jun 2012
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In the absence of fact...
There's lots of speculation about the J-20 because there's so few facts. All that's really confirmed is that it's much bigger than the F-22. Neither complacency nor panic is called for.
Holographic HUDs aren't an especially sensitive tech. They may be appearing in ordinary passenger cars in the near future.
The F-35, somewhat farther along in the development process than the J-20, dispenses with a "dash mounted" HUD in favor of a "visor display" HMD (Helmet Mounted Display)
Holographic HUDs aren't an especially sensitive tech. They may be appearing in ordinary passenger cars in the near future.
The F-35, somewhat farther along in the development process than the J-20, dispenses with a "dash mounted" HUD in favor of a "visor display" HMD (Helmet Mounted Display)
Posted by theotherwill
4th Jun 2012
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China coping other peoples tech!
Shocking!
Posted by Hates Idiots
4th Jun 2012
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what else is new
china excels in copying and cheap and inferior products. it may look the same but i don't think it will not outperform the f22. besides, chinese pilots lack battle experience they're no match in the real world.
Posted by Hayd33
2nd Nov
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correction to my prev comment
china excels in copying and cheap and inferior products. it may look the same but i don't think it will outperform the f22. besides, chinese pilots lack battle experience. they're no match in the real world.
Posted by Hayd33
2nd Nov
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They are stealing
that is clearly a F-22 stealth fighter design the only difference is that the Chinese colored it with communist colors and stars. But even though it wont out perform the mighty LOCKHEED MARTIN/BOEING F-22 RAPTOR
Posted by Drahkcor
14th Nov