Exec – it’s the round edge of the engine that is suspect. I’m not sure that it would be so “blurred” into the intake. I’d expect a little more distinct lining.
While I’d say there’s some chance the photo is real, and that a pretty whack blocker will be used on later models, I’d say that I’m still going to remain skeptical. While it’s possible some of the fan can be seen from looking into the intake, I think the top view suggests that more of the engine would be closer to the center of the aircraft.
Pics like this make me skeptical.
I think the original picture was posted here as well. Probably this is the original:
The engine looks 100% blurred into the intake. Look at it. It’s shiit!
A little “blocker” (duct shaping) there as Paralay has drawn makes sense if you look at it in this pic. It seems to “flow down” right from the intake.
Since quadro isn’t replying, I’m going to ask you. What has been said of the following picture on sukhoi.ru? I would read it myself, but I’m assuming you have read it since it was posted there.
Solve for X anyone?
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Seriously, Kapedani, (another Jon James?) – just drop it. You are trying to discuss a Photoshop image. It’s obvious that engine has been smoothed/blurred into the intake. You can’t even see the engine mounting bracket.
Also, the landing gear position as relating to the intake cannot be determined from that angle with any ACCURACY.
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