J-10 succeeder will start its maiden flight within five years

Yang wei, who is the chief engineer of Chengdu aircraft design and research institute(611), said that a new important prototype will start its maiden flight within five years.

According to several insiders, this prototype is a twin-engine stealth fighter with internal weapon bays.

Engines will be size reduced WS-10 modification with smaller by-pass ratio, thrust 110KN and t/w ratio 9.0

What radar will be used is not clear, however it’s more likely an AESA from 14th institute.

Model found on 611’s handout

Cockpit