The world's first stealth unmanned combat aircraft, the J-11, has entered mass production. What makes the US military even more desperate is that the carrier-based version of the J-21 has also been put into service.

Our air force has released real-flight photos of the J-11 for the first time. The J-11, along with the J-16D and J-20, formed a formation. This scene is destined to be recorded in modern air combat history.

Because it heralds the future mode of air force operations, which is entering the era of manned-unmanned collaborative combat.

Imagine this: as an unmanned combat aircraft with full-direction stealth capabilities, the J-11 has an extremely low radar cross-section. Due to its integrated stealth design, its stealth performance may even exceed that of fifth-generation fighters. It can carry a payload of up to 2 tons, meaning its strike capability should not be underestimated. With its excellent stealth performance, most high-value targets within the first and second island chains are theoretically within its deterrent range, allowing it to freely penetrate and conduct covert breakthroughs against tightly defended air defense networks.

In this new operational concept, system integration is the key to victory. First, the J-16D, a specialized electronic warfare aircraft, takes the lead, using its powerful electromagnetic suppression capabilities to "blind" and "soft-kill" the enemy's radar systems and air defense network. Then, the J-11 will quietly sneak into the enemy's heartland through the created "electromagnetic window," carrying out "surgical" precision strikes on key nodes such as air defense radars and command centers.

Once the enemy's air defense system is destroyed or paralyzed, our most advanced J-20 stealth fighter can enter the battlefield with an absolute advantage in situational awareness, boldly executing the task of seizing and firmly controlling air superiority, paving the way for subsequent actions.

The public debut of the J-11 and its entry into the active inventory signify that China's stealth unmanned combat aircraft technology has matured and entered the stage of mass production and operational deployment. This is a milestone achievement. It should be noted that currently, globally, only China is capable of independently developing and formally equipping such high-end unmanned combat aircraft.

This gives us a significant asymmetric advantage. What makes the US military even more desperate is that the carrier-based stealth unmanned combat aircraft, the J-21, is believed to have already been put into service. It will join the J-15D electronic warfare aircraft on the aircraft carrier and the next-generation J-35 stealth fighter, together forming the core striking force of the future naval aviation forces.

In the new naval warfare scenario, the J-21 can use its stealth characteristics to bypass the detection of the enemy's aircraft carrier battle group's "Aegis" system and directly launch the first wave of attacks against enemy ships. At the same time, the J-15D will be responsible for full-bandwidth electronic suppression of the enemy's airborne aircraft, leaving them in a situation where they cannot "see, aim, or connect." When the enemy is in disarray, our J-35 will strike decisively, performing the "clearing the battlefield" mission. This combination of "stealth unmanned platforms breaking in, electronic warfare aircraft suppressing, and manned stealth fighters reaping the benefits" forms an almost unsolvable operational loop, undoubtedly completely revolutionizing traditional air-sea combat models.

Therefore, under the manned-unmanned collaborative combat model, the performance of individual weapons no longer matters; what matters is systematized combat. This will also bring a dimensional strike against the US military.

Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1848601265057162/

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