The first indications of China's new fighter indicate... unprecedented range, zero radar trail and state-of-the-art weapons.
New Images which appeared online and which military analysts consider that they depict the fifth original Chinese fighter sixth generation J-36, reveal certain design amendments.
Even though Chinese officials have not yet confirmed the existence of this aircraft or even its development, pictures published magazines indicate that China is developing a sixth-generation warplane.
Judging by the published images, the aircraft has suffered Several amendments.
In particular, the fuselage has improved, alongside changes in integration the engine and aerodynamic design.
Experts believe that J-36 designed for stealth technology (decryption).
Analysts describe J-36 as aircraft without tail fin with a characteristic Three engine device.
Unexpected range, zero radar trail, state-of-the-art weapons
These features could offer increased range, reduced radar trace and integration of advanced sensors and weapons.
However, many of its operational possibilities remain unknown due to highly classified the programme.
The appearance of a new, upgraded prototype J-36 suggests a possible acceleration China's sixth generation fighter development program.
Obviously, various design modifications are currently being tested, flight characteristics verified and technical issues identified before the aircraft εισέλθει σε σειρά παραγωγής.
Ωστόσο, οι πληροφορίες σχετικά με την ανάπτυξη του J-36 βασίζονται κυρίως σε εικόνες ανοιχτού κώδικα (open-source) παρά σε επίσημα δεδομένα.
Εξάλλου, οι κινεζικές αρχές δεν έχουν αποκαλύψει ακόμη καμία πληροφορία σχετικά με τα τεχνικά χαρακτηριστικά του νέου μαχητικού.
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