Chinese SAC - FC-31/J-35 5th Gen Stealth Aircraft

[Michael]

Allegedly naval J-35s have been spotted recently more and more frequently also in pairs and what appears to look like doing ACM training.

Recently, a large number of J-35s (naval variant) have been conducting intensive flight operations, while the *Liaoning* has departed its home port for sea trials. Some analysts speculate that the J-35 might undergo ski-jump takeoff tests on the *Liaoning* or could even be formally deployed aboard the ship.

However, these remain speculations among military enthusiasts; we must await further information.

 

[Nuffle]

Allegedly naval J-35s have been spotted recently more and more frequently also in pairs and what appears to look like doing ACM training.

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Combat and interception missions require tactical formation flying (such as flying in pairs), which is essential for exercises involving attack, defense, and disengagement from maritime targets.

However, these could also be training flights; flying in pairs is frequently used for instructional purposes, with an instructor pilot flying alongside a novice pilot.

As it is an aircraft recently made available to PLANAF, I believe it is an instructional flight for pilots.