China Air Force

Chengdu J-36 as seen on December 26, 2024.

China’s Sixth-Generation J-36 Fighter Has Been Spotted Flying Once Again

This J-36 sighting suggests that China could be on track to introduce the world’s first sixth-generation platform.

China’s New Fighter Jet Is a Problem for Australia

Every year, the International Institute for Strategic Studies publishes a thorough assessment of the capabilities and defence economics of militaries around the globe. The 2020 edition of The military balance covers 171...

China Has Russia to Thank for its Airpower

Here’s What You Need to Remember:Russia has transferred more than five hundred aircraft to China since 1990. These included large military transports, early warning aircraft, refueling aircraft, attack jets and...

F-22 Raptor vs. J-20 Mighty Dragon: Which Stealth Fighter Is Best?

Here’s What You Need to Know:  The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force plans to continually modify the engine of their J-20 5th Gen stealth fighter to the point wherein...

China’s ‘F-35’: Could Beijing Build a New Stealth Fighter?

Another Chinese stealth fighter is under development. Or will it just be an upgrade of an existing stealth aircraft? The Shenyang Aircraft company, which manufactures China’s most advanced warplanes, recently...

Does China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Equal (or Surpass) the F-22 Raptor?

Here’s What You Need to Know: The J-20 still has a number of disadvantages to the F-22. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force plans to continually modify the engine...

China to Unveil Two-Seat J-20 Stealth Fighter Variant

China has announced plans to begin production of a new two-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20 fifth-generation fighter that would, according to Chinese officials, dramatically increase the platform’s offensive capabilities....

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter: Now Equal to F-22 Raptor?

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force plans to continually modify the engine of their J-20 5th Gen stealth fighter to the point wherein it can match, rival, or potentially...