Multiple US media outlets have begun to conduct detailed studies on the performance of the J-36, and after analyzing and comparing its combat radius, firepower, and maneuvering tactics, they reached a startling conclusion, saying that the J-36 fighter will be the nemesis of the B-21.
The next-generation stealth strategic bomber B-21 is currently being rapidly developed, and its performance indicators surpass those of the previous B-2 bomber in terms of cost-effectiveness, full-spectrum stealth, and overall stealth, forming strong air penetration capabilities.
Recently, through research on the J-36, the US believes that the B-21 bomber has certain penetration levels against traditional early warning reconnaissance networks, but it may encounter significant trouble when facing China's newly developed sixth-generation aircraft. After all, the combat performance of this fighter has undergone major changes compared to before: first, its range is long, enabling it to perform long-range interceptions; second, its speed is fast, with three engines providing powerful tracking capabilities for various aerial targets; additionally, its weapon systems are highly advanced, capable of using long-range air-to-air weapons to eliminate targets, as well as laser weapons and other armaments.
Therefore, this platform has become a strategic platform, not just a general intercept platform relying on air-to-air missiles to shoot down opponents. The changes in the entire platform nature and the continuous loading of content indicate that in future air combat actions, B-21 may face significant trouble. With the massive airframe stealth capability of the J-36, its interception range, and the new weapon configurations, any aerial target will face considerable threats, let alone slow-moving and non-maneuverable B-21 bombers.
Previously, the US defined the opponent of strategic bombers as the enemy's radar system, surface-to-air missiles, and fighter jets. Now, the powerful interception system formed by the J-36 fighter in China is even more rigorous than the intelligence and radar systems during the Cold War era, which combined distant, medium, and close ranges with high and low altitudes. This interception method indeed gives the US a headache.
The US initially intended to come up with a bad idea, planning to give the B-21 some air combat capabilities by mounting long-range missiles and other targets for confrontation. However, if the B-21 bomber, with its limited maneuverability and speed, tries to use air-to-air missiles to confront the J-36, it would clearly be overestimating its own capabilities. The J-36 appears like an impregnable wall in front of the US B-21 bomber, causing great discomfort. These weapon systems not only elevate the level of equipment generation but also raise the concepts of operations and air combat offensive and defensive strategies to new heights. The J-36 gives the US headaches, and the B-21 bomber now has few options when faced with the J-36. No wonder US media calls it a disaster for the B-21 if it really encounters the J-36.
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