DefenceTalkAn improved version of China’s FC-31 Gyrfalcon stealth fighter jet has conducted its maiden flight in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, according to aviation industry sources. Previously known as the J-31, the twin engine, radar evading aircraft is still under development by Shenyang Aircraft Corp, part of the Aviation Industry Corp of China. The first […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-targets-export-sales-with-its-latest-advanced-fighter-jet-68739/

DefenceTalkThe Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) will promote its new generation aircraft at China’s upcoming aerospace trade show, the aircraft manufacturer said Thursday. The company’s heavy transport aircraft Y-20 and stealth fighter J-31, the major models in the new series, will be demonstrated at the 11th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which opens […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-y-20-transport-aircraft-and-j-31-fighter-jet-to-debut-at-air-show-68134/

DefenceTalkChina’s fourth generation fighters like J-20 and J-31 are likely to be deployed on aircraft carriers, according to a military export. In an interview with China National Radio (CNR), a military expert Yin Zhuo said China’s aircraft carriers are capable to project firepower, troops and information. Yin said the ability of China aircraft carrier’s fleet […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-j-20-j-31-deployed-on-aircraft-carriers-66934/

DefenceTalkChina’s leading aircraft manufacturer is on the verge of exporting its fifth-generation fighter jet, according to industry sources. Aviation Industry Corp of China disclosed the technical specifications of the J-31 Gyrfalcon at an aviation expo even though the plane was still being tested, the sources said. During the four-day Aviation Expo China 2015, a biennial […]https://www.defencetalk.com/leading-aircraft-manufacturer-poised-to-export-new-fighter-jet-65585/

DefenceTalkThe Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has expressed interest in procuring fourth generation stealth fighter aircraft FC-31 from China. Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain told Dawn.com on Friday the matter was being discussed with Chinese authorities. It is for the first time that a senior government functionary has confirmed talks with China over purchase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-wants-to-buy-chinese-stealth-aircraft-minister-61055/

DefenceTalkA Russian-made RD-93 engine will power the Chinese J-31 fifth generation fighter, Rosoboronexport official told RIA Novosti Monday. “J-31 with the Russian engine RD-93 is considered to be an export program, able to compete with the American F-35 fifth generation aircraft on the regional markets,” Rosoboronexport’s Air Force Equipment Export Department Head Sergey Kornev told […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-engine-to-power-chinese-j-31-5th-generation-fighter-60993/

DefenceTalkOver 130 aircraft of various types will participate in the 10th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition to be unveiled on November 11, 2014 in Zhuhai of south China’s Guangdong province, and the J-31 stealth fighter will also appear in Zhuhai and conduct a demonstration flight, according to Nanfang Daily. The J-31 stealth fighter is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/j-31-stealth-fighter-to-appear-at-zhuhai-air-show-60839/

DefenceTalkAn advanced fighter concept (AFC) model launched by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) made its debut at the 15th Beijing Aviation Exhibition unveiled yesterday at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. In the series of fighters developed by AVIC, the AFC model, which made its debut at the Beijing Aviation Exhibition, is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-advanced-fighter-concept-model-makes-debut-at-beijing-aviation-expo-49204/