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The WS-15 is intended to become the main engine of the Chengdu J-20 stealth aircraft, [2] enabling it to supercruise, improve its range, manoeuvrability and upgrade potential for future weapon systems. It will eventua...
Jun 29, 2023 · There are signs that a Chinese J-20 stealth fighter has flown for the first time with two new indigenously developed WS-15 jet engines installed. If true, this would be a significant milestone in the co...
Introduction of the WS-15 is expected not only to make the J-20 far more manoeuvrable, but also provide much more energy for onboard sensors and other avionics and potentially provide a more viable option for powering...
Sep 11, 2024 · Reports claiming the J-20 flying with the WS-15 go as far back as Mar. 2022. The SCMP (South China Morning Post) at the time quoted a feature by CCTV, saying that the WS-15 “was put through...
4 days ago · The WS-15 uses a dual-redundant full-authority digital electronic control system that can automatically adjust fuel supply and speed according to flight conditions, extending the engine life to more than ...
Apr 9, 2023 · The WS15 "Emei" aero engine is a low bypass ratio thrust vector engine developed by China for the fourth generation of fighters.
Dec 13, 2024 · China’s aerospace industry has reached a potential turning point with the emergence of a twin-seat J-20 variant equipped with the long-anticipated WS-15 engine. Shared video footage from Chinese militar...
Dec 12, 2024 · Chengdu Aerospace Corporation (CAC) is reportedly testing a twin-seat variant of the J-20, now powered by the long-awaited WS-15 engine. This information comes from Chinese military observers, who have ...
Jun 30, 2023 · Imagery circulating on Chinese social media appears to show the Chengdu J-20 equipped with WS-15 engines in flight.
Apr 7, 2023 · Pictures of China’s J-20 combat jet flight testing powered by what is claimed to be a WS-15 aero-engine indicate consistent progress in the development phase of the aero-engine.
