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MILITARYLOWJul 30 · Jul 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US

South China Morning Post

Fresh images and footage have emerged of what some observers say may be a fifth prototype of China’s J-36 sixth-generation combat aircraft. If authentic, the images offer new clues about a rapidly evolving design as Beijing races for air superiority in future warfare against rivals such as the United States. The latest footage, circulating since earlier this month, appears to show further changes to the aircraft’s nose, air intakes, engine nozzles and landing gear. This suggests its developer,...

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