What is hidden in the Chinese stealth fighter J-35A: comparison with the F-35

China introduced its new J-35A stealth fighter at the Zhuhai Air Show. Experts note that the real capabilities of the aircraft remain a “black box”, despite the declared advantages of the design.

It is noted that the J-35A is designed as a multi-purpose aircraft that can conduct combat operations both in the air and against ground goals But in fact, as experts point out, little is known about its real capabilities.

Writs UNN with reference to Reuters and La Razón.

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The J-35A stealth jet, the centerpiece of this year's Zhuhai Air Show, has been in development for more than a decade, but experts say it still a “black box”, as little is known about its capabilities.

“Because of the 'black box' that usually surrounds the military-technical developments of the Armed Forces, we cannot be too sure about the characteristics of the J-35,” said Collin Koch of the School of International Studies. S. Rajaratnam.

The first public display of the ground variant of the J-35A will take place on Tuesday, the day after the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Air Force of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA). A flight demonstration is expected.

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In the article, La Razón compares the J-35A to the American F-35.

The F-35 is often described as “a high-performance computer that can also fly,” while the J-35A has yet to demonstrate whether it adheres to a similar philosophy of advanced technology,

the publication writes.

Among experts, suspicions have arisen about the possible copying of an American design. However, copying the functions of an aircraft such as the F-35 is not an easy task, experts say, since an aircraft of this class has complex subsystems integrated into its structure.

It is stated that the J-35A has fewer visible seams and a more unified structure, as well as a more compact chassis design with fewer visible elements. In contrast, the F-35's chassis is more complex and has additional components that help reduce radar signature.

Supplementation

Analysts believe that the J-35A may initially be intended for Beijing's aircraft carrier fleet, “supplementing China's air power at sea”