At the Zhuhai Air Show, the J-35A fighter jet unveiled at the Zhuhai Air Show has undoubtedly become a favorite among military fans. The outside world is curious whether China's fighter jet has entered the mass production stage? [Close-up of the nose of the J-35A fighter] CC

At the Zhuhai Air Show, the J-35a fighter jet unveiled at the Zhuhai Air Show has undoubtedly become a favorite among military fans. The outside world is curious whether this Chinese fighter jet has entered the mass production stage?

[J-35A fighter nose close-up]

CCTV Military released a flight test video of the J-35a before the opening of the air show. This short 20-second video is full of spoilers, and many details that have never been exposed are eye-catching. There is no external bomb bay or cannon, which speeds up the replacement of new aircraft, ushering in the stealth era of aviation equipment.

In the video, details such as the ground taxiing of the J-35A, the interior of the cockpit, and the pilot's aerial perspective are all displayed for the first time. In particular, the Longbo lens under the belly adopts a telescopic design, which indicates that it is at the forefront of stealth performance. Even advanced radar will be a little powerless when faced with it.

From the appearance, the J-35a adopts a twin-engine single-seat forward-opening cockpit design, the front main landing gear is a single wheel, a clam-type air inlet but no side bomb bays, and the vertical tail has been sharpened. As for the hotly discussed cannon issue, the opening above the right inlet is actually an auxiliary air inlet, used to provide air for the engine cooling system and emergency power unit. Therefore, it can be seen from these designs that the J-35a is obviously very confident in beyond visual range air combat, which means that it may be more focused on long-range attacks.

[J-35a Fighter]

The fact that the video can be made public so quickly also shows that the reliability of the J-35a has been fully verified. The debut of the J-35a's actual aircraft model and its Air Force serial number at the air show also proves the rapid progress of scientific research and flight testing of new fighters. This fighter has completed a series of difficult test flight projects, including engine start-up in the air and high angle of attack flight. The leap from the third generation to the fourth generation (the fifth generation aircraft in the modern classification) is just around the corner.

At the same time, the United States has also begun various speculations about this new Chinese fighter jet. Some American media believe that the People's Liberation Army is testing the bottom line of the United States because the J-35a is likely to be used in military exercises against Taiwan in the future. This is of course a speculation, but it is indeed what the United States is most worried about. After all, as the only superpower in the world, the United States does not allow other countries to surpass itself.

Regarding the situation in the Taiwan Strait, the new round of arms sales contracts between the United States and Taiwan has become a topic of great concern. Among them, whether the F-35 fighter jets will be sold to Taiwan has triggered extensive discussions. Although Taiwan officials stated that due to excessive orders for f-35, Taiwan would have to wait up to ten years for the goods to arrive. But behind this situation lies the complex considerations of the Taiwan authorities and the United States.

Even if the f-35 has excellent performance, facing the J-35a with dual engines and superior thrust performance, if the US military attempts to use the f-35 to deter China and the People's Liberation Army, it will obviously be too hasty. After all, the J-35a's dual-engine design, combined with domestic engines, already has super thrust and excellent combat capabilities. This configuration is to gain greater advantages in modern air combat.

[J-35a Fighter]

The appearance of the J-35a is not only a magnificent bloom of China’s aviation technology, but also a positive adjustment to the layout of global military power. In the future, it will continue to lead the trend of new generation fighter jets with its excellent performance and stealth capabilities, becoming a staunch weapon for the Chinese Air Force to defend the blue sky.