China's fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-20, is considered outdated by India** because China is developing a sixth-generation aircraft, which is expected to come out in 2025. However, judging by the relationship between fifth-generation fighters and fourth-generation fighters, fifth-generation fighters will not lag behind immediately after the appearance of sixth-generation fighters. The advanced fifth-generation fighter F22 of the United States was finalized in 2001 and entered service in 2005.
By around 2010, the U.S. Air Force already had more than 100 F22 fighters. At the same time, another fifth-generation stealth fighter F35 from the United States is also under development and mass production. Although the United States already has these two advanced fighters, they continue to improve the F16 and F15 fighters, as they are still in demand in some ways.
For the PLA Air Force, the J-20 is just an air superiority fighter with limited anti-ship and ground capabilities. Therefore, although the J-20 may be mass-produced, some fourth-generation fighters will still be retained. At present, the J-16 fighter of the PLA Air Force is advanced enough in technology and performance, and has advantages in multi-function, including ground, anti-ship and other missions.
Therefore, the PLA Air Force will still need fourth-generation fighters for a long time to come. At the moment, the specific details about the Chinese sixth-generation fighter have not been disclosed, so we can only guess based on the current trends in technological development.
According to some experts, the Chinese sixth-generation fighter may have the following characteristics:1More advanced stealth technology: Stealth technology is one of the important features of fifth-generation fighters, and sixth-generation fighters may further improve the stealth effect by adopting more advanced stealth materials and coatings to reduce the radar reflection cross-section.
2.More flexible aerodynamic layouts: Sixth-generation fighters may have a smoother structure, reduced radar signature and reflective cross-sections, and may even eliminate the tail and use a flight control system and variable-cycle engines for control. 3.Built-in bomb bay and high intelligence: Sixth-generation fighters may increase the number and capacity of built-in bomb bays to provide more ** loads.
At the same time, sixth-generation fighters are likely to adopt more intelligent systems, including autonomous decision-making capabilities and automated flight control systems. 4.Hybrid powertrains: As technology evolves, sixth-generation fighters are likely to feature hybrid powertrains that combine traditional jet and electric engines to provide increased speed and maneuverability.
Overall, China's sixth-generation fighter will be a more advanced, more flexible, more stealthy and more intelligent fighter. It will have enhanced combat capabilities and can perform a variety of missions in a complex electromagnetic environment, including air superiority, ground strikes, and electronic warfare.
The development and mass production of the sixth-generation fighter may take a long time, but once it is available, it will greatly improve the combat capability of the Chinese Air Force. A Morph fighter refers to a fighter with a variable wing. This aircraft can adjust the shape of the wings according to different flight missions and environmental requirements to obtain the best flight performance.
The wings of a deformed fighter are usually divided into two types: forward-swept and backward-swept. The forward-swept wing is suitable for low-altitude maneuverable flight, which can increase the stability and maneuverability of the fighter when flying at low altitude. The swept wing is suitable for high-speed flight, which can reduce the air resistance of the fighter when flying at high speed, and improve the speed and long-range flight ability.
In addition to the deformation of the wing, the Morphing Fighter can also change the shape and performance of the aircraft by adjusting the position and shape of other components. For example, the tail of the tail of the fuselage can be folded or unfolded to adjust the stability and maneuverability of the aircraft; The landing gear in the lower part of the fuselage can be retracted or extended to suit different take-off and landing sites and mission needs.
The advantage of the Morph fighter is that it can flexibly switch between different flight missions, improving the adaptability and versatility of the aircraft. However, due to the complexity and increased weight of the deformation mechanism, the design and manufacture of the deformation fighter is also difficult and costly. Therefore, at present, there are no full-fledged deformed fighters put into practical use.
Overall, a Morph fighter is a fighter with variable wings and profiles that can be adjusted to different flight missions and environmental needs to improve the performance and adaptability of the aircraft. Despite the fact that there are no full-fledged deformation fighters yet, the concept is still gaining a lot of attention in scientific research and the military sphere.