China’s Third Tailless Next-Generation Aircraft Emerges

[Talyn]

Photographs of a previously unseen Chinese stealthy platform have surfaced online.​

Some photos are taken from distance, but other frames are shot straight up from below with the aircraft flying above. And, provided they are genuine, they’re clear enough: China has flown yet another tailless aircraft. If you’ve been following our (The Aviationist) coverage of the J-36 concept and the J-XDS demonstrator, you’ll recognize the family resemblance. This is a third silhouette of a flying Chinese stealthy aircraft.

New Chinese Stealth Tactical Jet Breaks Cover

We breakdown the possibilities of what this new stealth aircraft could be and its potential mission. At this stage, it’s unclear if the new Chinese design is an advanced drone or yet another crewed combat jet.

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China’s Third Tailless Next-Generation Aircraft Emerges

Photographs of a previously unseen Chinese stealthy platform have surfaced online. Some photos are taken from distance, but other frames are shot straight

theaviationist.com

One of the photographs of the new Chinese aircraft emerged on Aug. 4, 2025.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Photographs of a previously unseen Chinese stealthy platform have surfaced online.​

Some photos are taken from distance, but other frames are shot straight up from below with the aircraft flying above. And, provided they are genuine, they’re clear enough: China has flown yet another tailless aircraft. If you’ve been following our (The Aviationist) coverage of the J-36 concept and the J-XDS demonstrator, you’ll recognize the family resemblance. This is a third silhouette of a flying Chinese stealthy aircraft.

New Chinese Stealth Tactical Jet Breaks Cover

We breakdown the possibilities of what this new stealth aircraft could be and its potential mission. At this stage, it’s unclear if the new Chinese design is an advanced drone or yet another crewed combat jet.

www.twz.com

China’s Third Tailless Next-Generation Aircraft Emerges

Photographs of a previously unseen Chinese stealthy platform have surfaced online. Some photos are taken from distance, but other frames are shot straight

theaviationist.com

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One of the photographs of the new Chinese aircraft emerged on Aug. 4, 2025.

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…or, USA has been flying this design for years, China copied it via corp espionage, and is finally flying it.

 

[Talyn]

…or, USA has been flying this design for years, China copied it via corp espionage, and is finally flying it.

like the F-35 "hack" that resulted in the J-35 (at least the CCP changed the first letter, although the kept the "35" to tell us where they got the design cues from).

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China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter Seen Like Never Before

As well as new imagery of the J-35, we have gotten our best look at the KJ-600 carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft that will operate alongside it. As well as new imagery of the J-35, we have gotten our best look at the KJ-600 carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft that will...

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[Jester560]

Looks a lot like the movie plane "Darkstar" without tail fins. Maybe the Chinese watched Top Gun Maverick too many times.

 

[3L120]

Looks like a Mirage 2000 to me!