A fighter that integrates J-20 technology and surpasses the Su-35 and J-16 in performance has stepped onto the military stage and become China's most fierce fourth-generation fighter. It is the J-11D, which has been given the title of "strongest flanker".
German experts have commented that the J-11D is the most powerful fighter type, even surpassing the Russian Su-35.
J-11D is stronger?
The J-11D and J-16 are identical twins and share the bloodline of the J-11B.
However, according to relevant news, the J-11D is even lighter than the J-20 by 1 ton!It can be described as light as a swallow.
You may wonder if the J-11D, such a light fighter, will it be easy to be "blown down" by the wind at high altitude?
In fact, the J-11D's light posture does not mean that it will lack stability in the air.
Thanks to the advanced composite construction, the body is lighter and stronger.
This material not only reduces the weight of the fighter, but also improves the wind resistance and structural strength of the fuselage.
Even in the face of strong winds, the J-11D is able to remain stable.
The high-performance J-10C aviation engine can provide strong power for the J-11D.
This aircraft engine has the characteristics of high thrust and high maneuverability, which allows the J-11D to quickly accelerate, climb and turn in the air.
In addition, the J-11D's excellent maneuverability also benefits from its advanced flight control system and aerodynamic layout design.
This allows pilots to maneuver the fighter more flexibly and complete various difficult maneuvers in the air.
Whether it is rolling, diving, or circling in the air, the J-11D can easily handle it and maintain a stable flight attitude.
Even in close-quarters combat, the J-11D's excellent mobility and powerful firepower can occupy an advantageous position in an instant and launch a deadly attack on the enemy with lightning speed.
Whether in a high-speed chase or in a narrow space in air combat, the J-11D can show amazing agility and reaction speed, leaving the enemy helpless.
The J-11D fighter is equipped with a digital array active phased array radar, and this system has only been shown on the new version of the G20.
You may be anxious to ask, what is the difference between this and traditional radar.
It can only be said that it is like the gap between black and white TVs and modern 4K high-definition large screens!
The core of this radar system is digital signal processing technology, which you can understand as installing a "strongest brain" on it.
Whether it is a fifth-generation ** fighter or some other flying object, as long as you dare to show your head, this radar can quickly detect them.
Moreover, it is capable of monitoring and locking multiple target objects at the same time.
What would happen if the J-11D and an enemy fighter met in the air?
The enemy may still be looking for the J-11D in a circle, but the J-11D has already locked them down with this radar system.
With the Thunderbolt-15 missile, it is a "feast in the air", and the enemy still has a chance to resist!
Compared with Russia's Su-35 fighters, it is still using the traditional passive phased array radar system, as if looking at modern air combat with the eyes of the last century.
In the air, information is life, and reaction speed determines who can take the lead.
This traditional radar system of the Su-35 not only limits its ability to obtain information in air combat, but more importantly, it slows down the reaction speed of the fighter.
While the J-11D has locked on and is ready to attack multiple targets, the Su-35 may still be struggling to identify one target.
Just when people applauded the excellent performance of the J-11D, the PLA actually considered letting it be dismounted.
What is the reason behind this?
In fact, the J-11D is still suspected of "grabbing jobs" with the J-20. After all, even the avionics system, stealth skin, and radar were copied.
As a result, the value of this J-11D has risen, and one plane costs more than 500 million, which is on an equal footing with the J-20.
It would be a lie to say that you don't feel distressed.
So in this case, why don't we simply put our resources and energy into the J-20?
After all, the J-20 is our "star in the sky" and a national treasure.
We don't just want one or two advanced fighters, but to make the entire Air Force stronger!
Therefore, when we have a large number of advanced technology "trump cards", how to allocate resources has become a very critical issue.
However, it may be a bit uncomfortable to say that the J-11D, after all, it took a lot of thought and sweat to get to where it is today.
But the reality is that sometimes you have to make some "hard choices" and put your resources and energy where they are needed most.
Of course, we are not saying that the J-11D is not good. This guy is still quite capable on some occasions, and he can be regarded as a "right-hand man".
However, in today's technologically and economically complex environment, we have to learn to "plan wisely" and spend every penny wisely.
So, don't get too entangled.
We have advanced technology and R&D capabilities, as long as we plan well and allocate resources reasonably, our aviation industry will definitely be able to reach a higher level!Do you think so?