The J35 could replace earlier J10 fighters and eventually the entire J10 fleet The US Air Force is the only air force in the world that operates both a large and small fifthgeneration stealth fighter If the new jet is indeed the J35 and China builds large numbers of them, it will create a Chinese air force to be reckoned with The leading contender for the new fighter, currently referred to as "J35," is a productionready version of Shenyang FC31 technology demonstrator Developed in China, the FC31 (also known as the J31) is considered a "fifthgeneration" fighter built with stealth in mind and bears a strong resemblance to the F35 Joint Strike Fighter BTW, As per rumors, China intends to Deploy the alleged J35 Medium weight fighter by 25 If that is the case, My speculation could very well be true that J35 would indeed be based on FC31 "I am not indulging in self praise but Pakistanis are Intelligent people" Gen Zia Ul Haq Shaheed with a Smile Like 2 #19 Khafee Administrator Staff member
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