China's J-36 formation flight, US media: It's too fierce! The US support aircraft are in danger

Recently, the US magazine "Military Observation" reported that the latest footage shows that just about a year after its first test flight, China's "super-heavyweight ultra-long-range sixth-generation fighter" prototype has already completed a two-plane formation flight.

The "sixth generation" J-36 fighter mentioned by the US media is considered one of the most groundbreaking new fighter designs in the past half-century. Although China's fifth-generation fighter, the J-20, has outstanding performance and is strong enough, this sixth-generation fighter will undoubtedly "dominate the scene". Its combat radius exceeds 4,000 kilometers, and its large fuselage size allows it to carry a larger radar and more missile loads, which is crucial for operations at sea. This is because, during long-range maritime operations, it is difficult to obtain support from early warning aircraft like the KJ-500.

Moreover, the US media also stated that the J-36's large weapon bay can carry super-large air-to-air missiles such as the PL-17 with a range exceeding 500 kilometers. This makes the J-36, which already has ultra-long-range combat capabilities, able to change the strategic situation in the Western Pacific above China and the US. It makes the fighter squadrons of the US and its allies extremely vulnerable, as their refueling aircraft, early warning aircraft, and other support aircraft face great risks.

After praising the J-36 fighter extensively, the article also compared it with the US Air Force's "sixth-generation fighter" project, stating that the J-36 is at least 3-4 years ahead of the US F-47 project, which is expected to make its first flight in 2028, and when it will be put into service is still uncertain. The entire article was full of praise for the J-36 project, allowing readers to experience the charm of American "journalism." However, how sincere these praises are remains to be seen.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1851825591811207/

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