New images indicate that the J-35 stealth fighter, developed by Shenyang for boarded operations, has gone into limited series production and may be officially integrated with the Chinese Navy (PLAN).
The photos, released on social networks, show two serial numbering aircraft (0011 and 0012) and shark markings on the tails, a pattern already seen in the J-15, current fighters of the Chinese fleet. Experts believe they are early manufacturing units, although the possibility of prototypes adapted to simulate large -scale production is not yet discarded.
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The J-35, naval version of the FC-31 terrestrial, had its first flight in 2021 and has since undergone refinements, including a stealth painting scheme. Rumors suggest that tests in the Fujian aircraft carrier (Type 003) have begun, but still without visual confirmation. Meanwhile, China also prepares the J-35A terrestrial variant, possibly equipped with WS-19 engines, more advanced than the WS-21 used in the naval version. The difference in propulsion between the models still generates debates between analysts.
With the possible public debut of J-35 in September, during the end of the end of World War II, China demonstrates its advance in naval aviation. The aircraft, next to the KJ-600 air warning aircraft and future stealing drones, should reinforce Plan’s power projection capacity, marking a new level in its military modernization strategy. However, experts point out that the path to full operation still requires extensive tests, especially in real combat environments.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: x @rupprechtdeino | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
Wow … as it seems, also the PLAN Naval Aviation has finally revealed its first two operational (?) J-35 fighters.
(Image via @Echo from Weibo) pic.twitter.com/CQe9Hcs2FV
– @rupprecht_a (@rupprechtdeino) July 18, 2025
