Recently published photos of the Chinese maritime stealth fighter jet J-35 show the aircraft in outstanding details that have never been seen before.
The images, probably of official origin, show two prototypes in the air – one with test equipment and another near the final version, including a Radome that suggests advanced radar.
The design of the J-35 prioritizes stealth with smooth surfaces, but also shows temporary radar reflectors, which are common in tests or operations in dense airspace. It is speculated that the fighter jet may have an internal cannon-something itself F-35, its supposed “western rival”, has had challenges in implementing.
In addition to the J-35, China has also published detailed images of KJ-600their aircraft carrier -based monitoring aircraft, which will be crucial to future aircraft carriers such as Fujian. In the same way as the US E-2 Hawkeye, KJ-600 will significantly expand the range of threat detection and act as an air-borne command center. The plane, developed by Xi’an Aircraft Companyhas been under testing since 2020 and is expected to strengthen China’s naval capacities for long -range operations.
Another highlight is the emergence of KJ-3000a new monitoring aircraft based on the transport aircraft Y-20which will replace the elderly KJ-2000. These innovations highlight the rapid modernization of Chinese military aviation, which also includes the stealth hunter J-20the bomber H-6N and the marine hunter J-15T. Although it is not clear whether the publication indicates greater openness, China’s technological progress in the pursuit of establishing itself as a global aerospace storm shows.
While the J-35 is expected to operate from current and future aircraft carriers, rumors suggest that Pakistan may become the first international customer, with a possible order of 40 units. If this is confirmed, it will mark the export debut for China’s stealth-hunter and put it in direct competition with western models.
With continuous investments in stealth technology, air surveillance and sea power, China shows that their military program is developing rapidly and is about to redefine the global balance of power.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: x @rupprechtdeino | This content was created with the help of KI and reviewed by the editorial staff
J-35 stealth carrier fighter (prototype 3506) possibly with serrated WS-13/E turbofan engines. It was seen flying alongside a group of J-15 fighters.
What is most interesting is what appears to be a gun-port for autocannons (2nd image), which is the small protrusion above the air… pic.twitter.com/gWtUWPwdrC— Eurasia Naval Insight (@EurasiaNaval) June 18, 2025
Great side-by-side comparison of the PLAAF J-20 and the PLAN Naval Aviation J-35.
(Via @王图哥花_Dream of the Star Sea and the Sunrise from Weibo) pic.twitter.com/F99F1dJGCn– @rupprecht_a (@rupprechtdeino) June 19, 2025
