Smoke Signals During China's J-35 Test Flight Raises Questions on Stealth

A viral video showcasing a test flight of China's J-35 stealth fighter jet has ignited debate surrounding the aircraft's development. The video reveals distinct puffs of black smoke trailing from the jet's engines during takeoff.

While this black smoke is likely a normal occurrence during engine testing, it raises concerns about the J-35's overall stealth capabilities. Experts suggest that visible smoke plumes could significantly compromise the jet's ability to evade radar detection, a crucial element of stealth design.

Engine Considerations​

The J-35 is believed to utilize the Guizhou WS-19 engine, an evolution of the earlier WS-13 and based on the Russian Klimov RD-93 turbofan.

Initial tests and engine starts frequently produce incomplete combustion, potentially explaining the black smoke. Further test flights will be closely monitored to see if this issue is resolved as development progresses.

Strategic Implications​

The J-35 is designed for carrier operations, drawing comparisons to the American F-35.

China is reportedly promoting an export variant, potentially called the FC-31. Nations like Pakistan, which are seeking replacements for their aging F-16 fleets, could become potential customers for the FC-31.

The Future of the J-35​

The implications of the J-35's smoke emissions on its stealth capabilities, as well as its potential success in the export market, remain to be seen.

Undoubtedly, the development of the J-35 is being closely watched by the global aviation and military communities.

 

[varun gautam]

This is Russian RD series Signature....
Copy karoge to esa hi hoga

 

[sanket]

Even China struggling the second largest economy to make perfect 5th Gen Fighter jet and Some are saying 4.75 Gen is way ahead of India.

 

[Bharat007]

J-35 is still on testing phase. Imperfections during testing is normal. It is unnecessary to ridicule imperfections during ironing service because we all knew they will try their best to solve it.

 

[War is good for business]

J-35 is still on testing phase. Imperfections during testing is normal. It is unnecessary to ridicule imperfections during ironing service because we all knew they will try their best to solve it.

People have to cope somehow. It could have been that the particular engine was malfunctioning. Or the engine was a WS-13 or maybe testing problems and less likely but still possible that the engine is inherently having this. But people will always be quick to jump to conclusions.

 

[Bharat007]

People have to cope somehow. It could have been that the particular engine was malfunctioning. Or the engine was a WS-13 or maybe testing problems and less likely but still possible that the engine is inherently having this. But people will always be quick to jump to conclusions.

Yes, people have tendency to make wishful thinking.

 

[Pramkumar]

At least the Chines able to make the copy of RD93 and put into their fighters. But India still struggling with Kaveri and compromising its national security to USA

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

It will take long time to set up production line for J35/FC31, because right now China's focus is J20, and they are building it at an insane rate. 5th gen fighters are notoriously difficult to build, Right now no country in the world is building 2 stealth fighters at same time. Building an entirely new production line, or 2 production lines for J35 will be a herculean and super expensive task. Given pakis's financial state, no need to worry about them getting FC31 (which is still in development) anytime soon (at least 10 years away). Because the first set of jets manufactured would be carrier versions for chinese navy, export version for Pakis would be lower priority.

 

[Pink Panther]

Might be a new weapon that disperses Wuhan virus in the smoke form, who knows💥🌋🦠

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

Pipeline mei kachraa phansa hoga.

Used to be the same with my Bajaj scooter too.

They need to tilt the aircraft to its right side for two minutes and then perform a kick start. That should clear the smoke as more rich fuel will shift from the left side to right.

 

[Neel Martin]

The engine overnight had ching Chong Manchurian with low quality chinese pepper...Poor engine got congested intestines...

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

Even China struggling the second largest economy to make perfect 5th Gen Fighter jet and Some are saying 4.75 Gen is way ahead of India.

Forget China. Even Russia has struggled with a matching engine to power its 5th gen aircrafts.

AL-41 has many shortcomings and they have been making engines for many decades.

There is a reason western engines are considered a different class of its own. They are not just more reliable, they are also very optimized for the roles they are employed in. Whether military or in the civilian applications.

 

[ANUP]

We all know this since beginning,what china is and what it's his capabilities thts why till now he can't be able to invade any country, he just created a bubble of bully aso tht without fighting for war he wants to grab lands and sea bcoz if he comes into battlefield his all secrets and weaknesss will come out infront of world , a small island taiwan he can't invade ,just threatening empty and bullying and propaganda, misinformation abt his weapons and all nonsense things

 

[ANUP]

It will take long time to set up production line for J35/FC31, because right now China's focus is J20, and they are building it at an insane rate. 5th gen fighters are notoriously difficult to build, Right now no country in the world is building 2 stealth fighters at same time. Building an entirely new production line, or 2 production lines for J35 will be a herculean and super expensive task. Given pakis's financial state, no need to worry about them getting FC31 (which is still in development) anytime soon (at least 10 years away). Because the first set of jets manufactured would be carrier versions for chinese navy, export version for Pakis would be lower priority.

Enough of ur Chinese propaganda, we all know what Chinese are and their capabilities, Nigeria is getting mad what j10 thy purchased, china is not a country it's a mafia ,grabbing lands ,sea ,harrassing people , stolen technology, thefting , threatening,claiming and does not live in peace and don't let others to live in peace ,always have disputes , when world wants to see what are thy capable of ,tht time thy backoff , their soldiers cry while going for clash with india , their military own statement was thy get scared from jatt regiment of India , look at their radars in pok ,thy can't be able to detect brahmos , Indian jets went deep Inside pakistan but thy can't be able to do anything so don't tell us thr propganda of Chinese , chinese material whole world knows

 

[Ketan Yadav]

No matter how much people gonna praise China for their significant military budget and larger fleet but still they can't ignore one truth' that their quality will always be poor

 

[Dredd]

This is Russian RD series Signature....
Copy karoge to esa hi hoga

they are using diesel for enhanced fuel efficiency. Next version will come witth CNG option

 

[Shafted mohammed]

The ministry of health is buying few fighters and they would mix baygon with the fuel and fly these fighters low to kill mosquitoes and flies. They are stealth planes and so would not be seen by the insects and so would be the TIFFA machines.

 

[Pad UwU]

They use diesel to see if it can be use as alternative jet fuel kakakakak 😹😹 😹

 

[Pad UwU]

People have to cope somehow. It could have been that the particular engine was malfunctioning. Or the engine was a WS-13 or maybe testing problems and less likely but still possible that the engine is inherently having this. But people will always be quick to jump to conclusions.

I believe it's ws10 and derivative of RD series