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Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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So they begin to spend $Bn on more and more elaborate weapons systems to challenge a non-existent threat. Our plan to destroy them is working, it got rid of the USSR, now China, just the USA to go.

Considering they have been securing massive massive mineral resources in africa for the next 50-100 years, I am sure that we will be at war with them in the next 20.

If there's war, it may be over Fresh Water instead...

Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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post #12

What does this prove? Apparently, they have a new airplane. Is this plane really stealth? What are its capabilities? Does this really matter?

I've been wondering that too - what makes it stealthy?

It doesn't look stealthy - it has large fins, a big cockpit bump, and the engines don't seem to shield their exhaust.

Anyone know more about this subject, and can explain?

Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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post #11
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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Considering they have been securing massive massive mineral resources in africa for the next 50-100 years, I am sure that we will be at war with them in the next 20.

If there's war, it may be over Fresh Water instead...

Fresh water? That's the silliest thing I've heard in a while. Drinking water is easy to make from salt water, it's just more expensive than pumping it from a nearby lake. But making it is about a billion times cheaper than starting a war.

Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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I so guess all these years of exfiltrating military design secrets from the West has finally paid off.

Yes. And they're not shy about it either.

"The way in which the J-20 was unveiled also reflects China’s use and control of information technology to support national interests. The test airfield is located in the city of Chengdu and is not secure, with many public viewing points. Photography is technically forbidden, but reports suggest that patrols have been permitting the use of cell phone cameras."

http://taosecurity.blogspot.com/2011/01/more-on-chinese-stea...

Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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post #13
post #12

What does this prove? Apparently, they have a new airplane. Is this plane really stealth? What are its capabilities? Does this really matter?

I've been wondering that too - what makes it stealthy? It doesn't look stealthy - it has large fins, a big cockpit bump, and the engines don't seem to shield their exhaust. Anyone know more about this subject, and can explain?

The WP entry has something to offer:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu_J-20

Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

#18
post #6

So they begin to spend $Bn on more and more elaborate weapons systems to challenge a non-existent threat. Our plan to destroy them is working, it got rid of the USSR, now China, just the USA to go.

China is continually at war with their citizenry. I'm sure they'll find a use for it in Tibet.

Why? Do lamas have radar dishes installed in their foreheads?

Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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post #12

What does this prove? Apparently, they have a new airplane. Is this plane really stealth? What are its capabilities? Does this really matter?

And isn't one of the most important aspects of the F22 its avionics system? Do we have any information about the J-20's avionics?

Re: Black Silk - Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Off

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post #16

I so guess all these years of exfiltrating military design secrets from the West has finally paid off.

Yes. And they're not shy about it either. "The way in which the J-20 was unveiled also reflects China’s use and control of information technology to support national interests. The test airfield is located in the city of Chengdu and is not secure, with many public viewing points. Photography is technically forbidden, but reports suggest that patrols have been permitting the use of cell phone cameras." http://taosecur…

interesting. On a slightly tangential note, I wonder if the Chinese are going to attain sophisticated manned aerial capabilities just in time to have it completely superseded by American UAV capabilities which aren't constrained by having to contain human meat bags.... http://wiredforwar.pwsinger.com/
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