From the 4th to 8th of this month, the World Defense Exhibition in 2024 was held in Saudi Arabia.This is a event in the global arms industry, which attracted 441 official delegations in 116 countries, with a total of 773 exhibitors, and a total of more than 100,000 visitors.
In 5 days, this current defense exhibition has signed a total of 61 procurement contracts, including 17 industrial cooperation agreements, with a value of 26 billion Saudi Lial ($ 6.9 billion)Essence
China naturally attaches great importance to this defense exhibition. The exhibition hall is 4668 square meters, which is nearly 6 times that of Russias 800 square meters exhibition hall.The Bayi Flight Performance Team conducted a flight show.
Unfortunately, the FC-31 stealth fighter that my country ’s hard work promoted this time, as a fist product at this defense exhibition, did not receive any orders.
FC-31 stealth fighter is widely considered by the outside world to be Chinas F-35 stealth fighter.Its high -end performance and advanced technology open the international market.
It is not a military project invested directly by the country, but it is raised by Shen Fei Industrial Group Corporation.The R & D team uses the existing third -generation fighter technology to combine the pneumatic design and material science of the fourth -generation fighter to develop this fighter jet. One of the directions is foreign trade.
FC-31 has a low-detectable design, including the use of stealth coatings, built-in weapon compartment, and fine treatment of the surface and edges of the aircraft, reduce the radar reflection area, improve its survivability abilityEssence
In terms of power, the FC-31 is equipped with two RD-93 push-level turbofan engines with a total thrust of 17 tons, which can support supersonic cruise and provide strong maneuverability.
In terms of avionics system, FC-31 is equipped with advanced active phase-controlling array radar (AESA), which can provide a distanceDetecting distance and multi -target tracking capabilities can also enhance the survivability and strike efficiency of the aircraft.At the same time, comprehensive electronic warfare systems, advanced communication links, and data chains will also provide it with a strong ability to perceive.
FC-31 designed built-in and plug-in weapon compartment, can carry 4 PL-12 medium-range air-to-air missiles, and can also mount GPS/INS to guide gliding bombs to perform ground/ground/Sea precise blow mission.
Compared with F-35, FC-31 is a double-hair fighter, focusing on air advantages, more attention to mobility and high speed, faster in terms of speed, strong maneuverability, strong mobility mustIn F-35.However, the F-35s engine is more thrust, and the pneumatic design tends to fight multi-purpose operations, and the performance is more comprehensive than the FC-31.
In general, the performance of the FC-31 fighter is slightly inferior to F-35, which is generally the same as the "gust" and the F/A-18 fighter aircraft, but the cost of the FC-31 fighter aircraftLower, this is more competitive than F-35 in the international market.
However, FC-31 has not received any overseas orders so far. The root cause is that most countries with demand equipment are mostly in the United States.The F-35 project is bound, without the second option, refusing to purchase F-35 may be retaliated by the United States, it is unlikely to choose FC-31.
Those third world countries can purchase directly, but they are more considered cost -effective. The same price can buy more low -end fighters, and the demand is not very strong.Even if you want to buy a Chinese fighter, it is more inclined to J-7, "Dragon" fighters, or buying the J-10ce directly, which is a good choice.
This makes the positioning of FC-31 very embarrassing. Countries with demand will not buy them, and countries that can be bought without demand, so they are now in the point where no one is involved.
The only possible that may be purchased is the Middle East country. Their defense demand is strong, the budget of military expenses is sufficient, and many countries cannot fail.The F-35 project entered the United States, such as the UAE, the request to purchase the F-35 was rejected by the United States.
This is why the FC-31 strongly promoted at this World Defense Show, but it is clear that the time has not arrived. Many Middle East countries are still watching and will not easily place orders.To open the international market, FC-31 also needs to wait patiently.
