China tests 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet: Reports

New Delhi: Footage has emerged on social media showing two distinct aircraft in Chengdu, capital of the China’s Sichuan province, which media reports have claimed to be China’s sixth-generation fighter jet.

According to reports, these designs reflect a departure from the established stealth configurations seen in the J-20 or American F-22. By eschewing traditional tails, China aims to achieve superior stealth against modern radar systems.

The lack of vertical stabilisers minimises radar cross-section (RCS) signatures while demanding sophisticated flight control algorithms to maintain stability and agility.

The larger aircraft’s dimensions — estimated at approximately 70 feet in length, rivaling the J-20 — imply a focus on long-range operations.

Analysts suggest that the aircraft may prioritise endurance, internal weapon storage, and cutting-edge avionics for missions deep into contested airspace.

The reports also said the timing of the unveiling is significant as it aligns with the birthday of Chairman Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China.

This new stealth aircraft marks another milestone for China’s advancing aviation sector as just last month, at the Zhuhai Airshow, China showcased the J-35A fifth-generation fighter jet and the J-15T fighter.

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