Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
In December 2024, we got our first glimpse of China's secretive sixth-generation fighter prototype, the Chengdu J-36—a tailless, trijet diamond-delta wing design. Now, with a second revised prototype spotted in October 2025, featuring updated engine nozzles, inlets, and gear, the J-36's evolution hints at enhanced agility, stealth, and long-range capabilities. Today, we examine the J-36's history, from conceptual leaks in 2018 to real-world flights, analyzing its radar-evading features, possible drone networking role, and impact on PLA Air Force strategy. Is this a multi-role strike fighter, regional bomber, or drone command node? We break down the specs, sightings, and strategic context.
CORRECTION 04:52 should read side-by-side, not tandem.
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In December 2024, we got our first glimpse of China's secretive sixth-generation fighter prototype, the Chengdu J-36—a tailless, trijet diamond-delta wing design. Now, with a second revised prototype spotted in October 2025, featuring updated engine nozzles, inlets, and gear, the J-36's evolution hints at enhanced agility, stealth, and long-range capabilities. Today, we examine the J-36's history, from conceptual leaks in 2018 to real-world flights, analyzing its radar-evading features, possible drone networking role, and impact on PLA Air Force strategy. Is this a multi-role strike fighter, regional bomber, or drone command node? We break down the specs, sightings, and strategic context.
CORRECTION 04:52 should read side-by-side, not tandem.
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Some original footage and recreated scenes (using simulators like DCS and War Thunder) may not be 100% accurate to the events depicted but have been used for illustrative and dramatic purposes where archival footage was unavailable or restricted by copyright. We aim to remain as historically accurate as possible given the available resources. We use synthetic narrator voices for clarity.
Copyright Notice:
This video may contain copyrighted material used under the "fair dealing" provisions (ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A, ss 42/103B) of the Australian Copyright Act for purposes of research, study, criticism, review, and news reporting.
All copyrights remain with their respective owners.
Our videos are created for educational and historical documentation purposes.
About Us:
We are three aviation enthusiasts who create documentaries, interviews, and video essays focused on Australian and international military aviation history. Our channel explores the stories of military aircraft, fighter pilots, air battles, and the evolution of air power from WWI to today. We do our own research but are not experts in any particular area, so corrections and suggestions are welcome.
