Forget the J-20 or J-35A: China’s J-36 and J-50 ‘NGAD’ Fighters are Coming Soon
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Synopsis: China’s sixth-generation fighter effort is no longer theoretical. The piece argues that U.S. defense assessments now confirm at least two Chinese prototypes—often labeled the J-36 and J-50—are already in flight testing, with initial testing assessed as beginning as early as December 2024. -Rather than a single design, Beijing appears to be running two parallel […]
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Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Development and upcoming introduction of new fighter jets
Location
China
Unit
Chinese Air Force
Time
Upcoming
Equipment
J-36J-50NGAD Fighters
Summary
China is set to introduce new fighter jets, the J-36 and J-50, as part of its Next Generation Air Dominance program.
Key Facts
- China is developing new fighter jets J-36 and J-50.
- These jets are part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.
- The report indicates these fighters will be introduced soon.