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Dubai Airshow 2015: AVIC introduces its FC-31 for the first time outside of China.
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Dubai Airshow 2015
8 - 12 November 2015 Dubai - Al Maktoum International Airport |
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Dubai Airshow 2015: AVIC introduces its FC-31 for the first time outside of China
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At this year edition of Dubai Airshow, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is promoting the FC-31 stealth fighter aircraft for the first time outside of China. The FC-31 prototype made its first flight on Oct. 2012, and its first public appearance during the Zhuhai Air Show in Nov. 2014.
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Shenyang FC-31 stealth fighter aircraft showcased for the first time at Dubai Airshow | |||||
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Manufactured by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, part of AVIC, is a twin-engine, mid-size fifth-generation jet fighter currently under development.
The FC-31 will be capable to perform a wide range of missions, from offensive/defence counter air, deep strike, suppression of enemy air defences, interdiction, close air support, to ISR missions. According to AVIC officials, the first flight of a production example is planned for 2019, and will be followed by IOC in 2022 and final operating capability in 2025. |
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Shenyang FC-31 stealth fighter aircraft showcased for the first time at Dubai Airshow | |||||
The FC-31 is powered by two Russian-made Klimov RD-93 afterburning turbofan engines developed in Russia. The aircraft is reportedly flying at a speed of approximately 2,200km/h and could offer a maximum range of over 2,000km when fitted with external fuel tanks.
The Shenyang J-31 stealth fighter can be fitted with one internal cannon, two internal weapons bays in the fuselage and three payload hard-points on each of the two wings. The payload is 8,000kg, of which 2,000kg can be carried internally. |
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