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Progressively clearer photos of one of Shenyang’s prototype fighters seems to reveal key features different to those found on the carrier-based J-35, as well as on the earlier FC-31 prototypes. This raises questions about China’s own plans for a potential land-based variant, as well as future export plans, with Pakistan known to have made official plans to acquire a version of the jet.
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Land-Based Variant Of China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter Makes Sense

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 31, 2024

FC-31
Air

Speculation Over Possible New J-35 Variant For China’s Air Force

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 29, 2023

J-10C
News & Features

The J-10 Changed China’s Fighter Game 25 Years Ago

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 29, 2023

China’s New Carrier-Capable Stealth Fighter’s Canopy Is Its Most Intriguing Feature
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China’s New Carrier-Capable Stealth Fighter’s Canopy Is Its Most Intriguing Feature

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 1, 2021

China’s Carrier-Capable Naval Stealth Fighter Has Flown
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China’s Carrier-Capable Naval Stealth Fighter Has Flown

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 29, 2021

Mockup Of China’s Stealthy FC-31 Fighter Appears On Full-Size Aircraft Carrier Testing Rig
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Mockup Of China’s Stealthy FC-31 Fighter Appears On Full-Size Aircraft Carrier Testing Rig

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

High-Quality Shots Of Unpainted Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Offer New Capability Insights
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High-Quality Shots Of Unpainted Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Offer New Capability Insights

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes
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China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 6, 2018

China’s Highly Evolved FC-31 Stealth Fighter Makes Its First Flight
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China’s Highly Evolved FC-31 Stealth Fighter Makes Its First Flight

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 24, 2016

Video Shows China’s Newly Constructed And Enhanced FC-31 Stealth Fighter
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Video Shows China’s Newly Constructed And Enhanced FC-31 Stealth Fighter

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 5, 2016

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Roars Onto The International Stage
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China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Roars Onto The International Stage

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 1, 2016