China’s Tailless Next Gen Fighter

China plans tailless 6th-gen stealth fighter siblings for air and sea battles
Both, China’s 6th-Gen stealth fighter siblings are designed for combat superiority but in distinctively different scenarios, experts reveal.
China unveils new sixth-generation stealth fighter jets
On December 26, 2024, in broad daylight, China took to the skies with the test flights of two presumed sixth-generation delta-wing fighter jets. The more documented of the two, the Chengdu delta-wing craft,
What Is 'Next-Generation' Fighter Aircraft in US-China Air Power Race?
The United States and China are racing to field their next-generation, or the so-called "sixth-generation," fighter aircraft, which are designed to be superior to the most advanced combat jets that are currently in service with both nations, experts have told Newsweek.
China’s Tailless Next Gen Fighter: What we know so far
Spotted during test flights over Chengdu in China’s Sichuan province, the J-36’s futuristic design represents a bold departure from traditional fighter configurations. The absence of a vertical stabilizer—a hallmark of most previous stealth aircraft—further reduces radar cross-section,
Why do China’s sixth-gen stealth fighters have different designs?
The smaller of the advanced jets is expected to be carrier-based while the larger plane could become a fighter-bomber, observers say.
Did China Just Show Off Its Sixth-Gen Stealth Bomber?
As tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to mount, the race to produce the world’s first-ever sixth-generation aircraft is in full throttle. At the tail end of 2024, new images surfaced the internet depicting a Chinese-made stealthy,
Two New Chinese Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets Have Emerged in a Direct Challenge to U.S. Air Superiority
On the heels of an announcement that the U.S. would scrap its Next Generation Air Dominance program, China’s own sixth-gen fighters have hit the skies in a very public display.
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China's "Mighty Dragon" Jet Fighter Is Getting An Upgrade
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A new challenge for Indian Air Force? Pakistan eyes Turkey's TAI Kaan fifth-generation stealth fighter jets
Pakistan is in advanced talks with Turkey to produce TAI Kaan fifth-generation stealth jets, aiming to diversify from Chinese ...
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China's stealth warning
The Indian Air Force battles declining numbers in its fighter aircraft and delays in its indigenous projects as China goes ...
Is China’s mystery 6th-gen stealth fighter poised to be a command centre for combat drones?
Military experts expect new J-36 to feature multiple breakthroughs but suggest it is likely to be ‘a node in a larger system’ of attacks.
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Three B-21 Stealth Bomber Prototypes Have Begun Flight Testing
The addition of the B-21 Raider in place of the B-2 Spirit will ensure that the Air Force’s global strike capabilities remain ...
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China’s 6th-gen stealth jet smashes radar evasion military standard, claims study
A team of scientists from China implemented stringent standards in the selection process of stealth materials for a new ...
Top 5 Key Milestones In The Development Of Stealth Technology For Military Planes
Radar cross-section (RCS) reductions are some of the most important and effective solutions for effective stealth ...