Chinese 6th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

[Deino]

Also interesting ... Not sure what "this" is, but at first sight, it reminds me heavily on this even, when the FC-31's static test specimen was transported in July 2016.
Looks almost like a J-XDS or a CCA?

 

[Yommie]

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[nang2]

Also interesting ... Not sure what "this" is, but at first sight, it reminds me heavily on this even, when the FC-31's static test specimen was transported in July 2016.
Looks almost like a J-XDS or a CCA?

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I like the color of the tarp. Just saying.

 

[Shui]

There are claims, the 4th J-36 prototype has made its maiden flight just this noon.

The original post however has been deleted.

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Yep, this is the fourth prototype, the speed of the project going is just smooth like butter.

 

[Shui]

Maybe an early Christmas surprise?

Maybe hinting of more than 2x and up to 4x J-36 prototypes in existence right now?
Made by @飞舞的摩羯 on Weibo.

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Now, this make sense from the same guy hinting.

 

[Deino]

Allegedly two images showing the J-36 flown yesterday … however, if it is indeed the fourth prototype or no. 02 or 03 is not confirmed.

 

[Deino]

If indeed legit, this image seems to be the first clearer one showing one of the later J-36 prototypes - based on the revised twin main landing gear configuration with the wheels arranged side by side - from behind. Anyway a rare sight.

 

[Shui]

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[Shui]

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It's huge even without the wingtip.

 

[niubi]

Also interesting ... Not sure what "this" is, but at first sight, it reminds me heavily on this even, when the FC-31's static test specimen was transported in July 2016.
Looks almost like a J-XDS or a CCA?

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This is clearly not J-XDS/J-50. Completely different wing geometry and lambda angle section.

There was a lot of talk of a third 6th gen manned fighter when the first two fighter prototypes appeared in 2024. This talk died down when no further information in the public space was offered after the other two stole the spotlight. However, it is possible that other fighter is a UADF and possibly heavier UADF than the Type A and B displayed in September 2025. Those two were slightly smaller than J-10 sized but the sighted "3rd fighter" is almost Flanker sized which lines up with this tarped aircraft.

 

[Deino]

IMO it is clearly one without all moveable Control surfaces

 

[Ali_Baba]

If indeed legit, this image seems to be the first clearer one showing one of the later J-36 prototypes - based on the revised twin main landing gear configuration with the wheels arranged side by side - from behind. Anyway a rare sight.

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I am hoping the photographer is enjoying some tea and dim sum while in police jail for that photo! ( thanks for the effort photographer ).

 

[Deino]

A better explanation

 

[Yommie]

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[Shui]

They are indeed different, earlier prototypes looked bulky.