Next Aircraft in Timeline
T-7A Red Hawk (Phase 1 Testing) →
Fighter
J-35 "Blue Shark" (Carrier Testing)
Shenyang · China
Formerly the FC-31, the J-35 was heavily redesigned with a catapult launch bar, folding wings, and a strengthened landing gear for China's Type 003 aircraft carrier. Its 2022 progress signaled China's intent to match the US Navy's F-35C capabilities.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,200 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 1,200 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 16,000 m |
| Engines | 2x WS-13E or WS-19 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for PL-15 and PL-10 missiles.