New photos and videos of the prototype of the Chengdu J-36, China’s newest next-generation fighter jet, have begun circulating on social media, drawing attention from military enthusiasts and analysts around the world.
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The aircraft recently completed a series of test flights, and in one of them, it was captured in high quality during landing — offering a clearer view of the jet’s design and structure compared to previous footage.
Despite the increased frequency of test flights, the official purpose of the J-36 has not yet been disclosed by Chinese authorities. The project remains highly secretive, which only fuels curiosity about its capabilities and potential military applications.
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On Chinese social media, however, the prototype has already been informally dubbed the “new fighter,” sparking speculation that the J-36 may be China’s answer to the fifth-generation stealth jets developed by other military powers.
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