Скачать или смотреть J-36 vs F-47 NGAD: Why China's J-36 Tailless, Swiveling Wingtip Fighter Jet Shocked the US

The US was shocked and worried by the test launch of China's J-36 6th generation fighter jet for several reasons. Firstly, the J-36's advanced stealth capabilities, speed, and endurance make it a game-changer in the skies. Its unique tailless, delta-wing design and "broad-spectrum stealth" capabilities allow it to evade detection across various radar frequencies, much like the US's own B-21 Raider.

The J-36's test flight also highlights China's rapid advancements in aerospace technology, which could potentially challenge US air superiority. The US Department of Defense has expressed concerns that the J-36 could "potentially tilt the power balance in the Indo-Pacific region".

Furthermore, the J-36's development marks a significant milestone in China's military modernization efforts, which aim to achieve regional dominance by 2049. The US is worried that China's growing military capabilities could be used to project power and challenge US interests in the region.

The US has responded to the J-36's test flight by accelerating its own Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which aims to develop a 6th-generation fighter jet to maintain air superiority. However, the program has faced challenges, including budget constraints and technological hurdles.