Chengdu next gen combat aircraft (?J-36)

jnd85

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Don't know exactly what's happening.... I assume in 2025 CAC/611 is not enthusiastic about doing the old cold war trick (same number, different airframes) to confuse its enemy....
I agree with Blitzo, probably best to not jumpt to conclusions and just wait for better pictures to come out. When we don't know something, just note it as something to watch out for until the question mark can be dispelled.
 

ACuriousPLAFan

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Hinting of more than 2x and up to 4x J-36 prototypes in existence right now? Made by @飞舞的摩羯 on Weibo.

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That would be a present from Santa, especially if we get to see more than one flying together. I interpret it as 2 more J-36 getting ready/already in testing alongside No.1 and 2.

Provided that the news is accurate:

At this rate of development (and referencing historical records) - Having the J-36 entering IOTE service with the PLAAF in 2028 is becoming a very real possibility.
 
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mack8

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Any such hints for J-50 too? And weren't some insiders hinting recently of some form of J-36 IOT&E/IOC for 2027 (to comemorate 100 years of PLA?)
 
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