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Whatever the recess holes are for. I was referring to the grid structure beneath.
In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if all this isn't done for you in the design software. Input size, outer mould line, what cut-outs you want, and where, what material to use, then plug in the predicted loads and stresses for the component, and the software lays out the optimum stiffener grid pattern and thicknesses, as a CAD/CAM file, ready for your CNC machine tools . . .
cheers,
Robin.
I just noticed that the left / right supporting struts are different. Might be just a test specimen... However, I don't know what the korean text says.I saw some images of bulkhead structure of prototype.
Yes, ... but almost one year old already.
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If you are wondering, the roughly trapezoid-shaped cutout on the port side of the aircraft is indeed for the gun. Click through the following link:Gun?
Any details on radar itself?
Are there any articles that mention Lockheed Martin aid or involvement of any kind (even if small) when it comes to actual research and development of the layout/airframe concept/systems subsystems integration for the KFX?
Looking at those pics... Is it reasonable to say that KFX is based on the concept of the F-22A, but with relaxed stealth / agility (no internal weapons, no TVC), scaled down to a size similar to the F-35, but with better performance to be expected (2x F414, no VSTOL derivative)?Not sure, how reliable this site is but the artworks - including a twin seater I did not know before - are the best I've seen so far:
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Looking at those pics... Is it reasonable to say that KFX is based on the concept of the F-22A, but with relaxed stealth / agility (no internal weapons, no TVC), scaled down to a size similar to the F-35, but with better performance to be expected (2x F414, no VSTOL derivative)?Not sure, how reliable this site is but the artworks - including a twin seater I did not know before - are the best I've seen so far:
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Not yet unless you want bunch of CGI's XD
No direct tech involvement. LM engineers are working in an advisory role. This is just a single example but there have been continuous job listenings with basically the same template for every aspect of modern fighter design, use google and look for yourself:Are there any articles that mention Lockheed Martin aid or involvement of any kind (even if small) when it comes to actual research and development of the layout/airframe concept/systems subsystems integration for the KFX?
Look at this blog and you can see the KF-X was based on the F-35A in the beginning. It had F-35A dimensions and F-35 aerodynamic surfaces like a 460ft^2 wing area. Then aero optimisations caused things like the vertical stabilisers to become more F-22A like. https://blog.naver.com/jhst3103/221484299260Looking at those pics... Is it reasonable to say that KFX is based on the concept of the F-22A, but with relaxed stealth / agility (no internal weapons, no TVC), scaled down to a size similar to the F-35, but with better performance to be expected (2x F414, no VSTOL derivative)?Not sure, how reliable this site is but the artworks - including a twin seater I did not know before - are the best I've seen so far:
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That is fan art. There has been preliminary research on an IWB that will fit 4 AMRAAMs or 2 AMRAAMs and 2 SDBs. No concrete plans to actually produce such version (notional Block 3) yet, however.Looking at those pics... Is it reasonable to say that KFX is based on the concept of the F-22A, but with relaxed stealth / agility (no internal weapons, no TVC), scaled down to a size similar to the F-35, but with better performance to be expected (2x F414, no VSTOL derivative)?Not sure, how reliable this site is but the artworks - including a twin seater I did not know before - are the best I've seen so far:
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It will have a weapons bay.
if you look at the first fueselage cut out a page back, you can see the provisional space for it
basically their plan is
block 1. semi recessed bay, a2a
block 2. a2g
block 3. internal weapons bay and full stealthy avionics suit
my question is.. why don't they include the full weapons bay from block 1?
are they that in a rush to get it out?
Range is less critical in the Korean peninsula.
But obviously, that space won't be left empty and fuel tank would make a great usage of it.
Probably won't be much until the roll-out next year, or at least don't hold your breath. Maybe if we are fortunate there will be an in-progress picture before that but so far KAI hasn't done a lot of PR.Not yet unless you want bunch of CGI's XD
No, I only want the real deal!
It was a submission in KAI's regular competition for aerospace research papers. It's called "항공우주논문상 공모전" and happens yearly. Here is the origin of the paper from 2013: http://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&pn=1&num=74395^ what makes you think its fan art? (serious question because I also want to know of its authenticity)
found it here
as for block 3 having a full weapons bay
it has been reported on various defense news sites
KF-X Fighter: Koreas Future Homegrown Jet
South Korea has been thinking seriously about designing its own fighter jet since 2008. The ROK defense sector has made impressive progress, and has become a notable exporter of aerospace, land, and naval equipment. The idea of a plane that helpswww.defenseindustrydaily.com
With the KF-X Project Director, the Director of Operations, and other officials involved in KF-X's development in attendance, the company (KAI) held a ceremony in the main assembly hall on the 23rd of April, that celebrated the start of the assemble of the forward, centre, and rear fuselage sections. This signifies the final step of assembly in the development path of the KF-X prototype. What was only seen till now on the screen as a CATIA model now could be seen in person and its size, the speed of completion, and KAI's high level of technology could be appreciated. Everyone pledged to do their utmost to finish within the deadline of the April 2021 rollout.
At this point, is this an all Korean project? Has Indonesia provided the funds that were supposed to be allocated at the beginning?
The PT DI engineers that were working at KAI have left due to Coronavirus and the fact that their wages were supposed to be paid with the money from Indonesia. The latest news is that payment is still delayed and negotiations between the two sides are still ongoing.
I wonder how many Indonesia will order
based on their past history of acquisitions..
perhaps they will buy 10 KFXs
then later, 5 F-35s
and then 5 Su-57s
and no missiles for any of them.
I wonder how many Indonesia will order
based on their past history of acquisitions..
perhaps they will buy 10 KFXs
then later, 5 F-35s
and then 5 Su-57s
and no missiles for any of them.
Well there were also 40+ Hawk order too in the past.
I would love if the orders remain at 48 as it was in plan. Therefore good for both side. Any reduction in the amount of order will directly impact the price of each aircraft, if Indonesia ever cancel or reduce the amount of builds... It will increase the price of the plane and that wont go well for the Korean.
Missiles is yes as they are of a separate contract. e.g we received our BVR Missiles for our Flankers in like 5-6 years after the first Su-27 and Su-30 arrived.
serious question.. why is Indonesian arms acquisition so unusual?
lots of small acquisitions of a variety of aircraft. Flankers of two different types, Vipers, golden eagles, hawks.. all in low numbers?