MilitaryShenyang J-35 (FC-31)
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The J-35 is China's carrier-based 5th-generation stealth fighter for PLAN aircraft carriers. Comparable in role to the F-35C. Features twin engines, internal weapons bay, folding wings, and catapult-launch configuration. Deliveries to PLANAF began 2025.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation |
| Introduced | 2025 |
| Status | In service |
| Ceiling | 16,000 |
| Range | 1,800 |
| Weight | 17,500 |
| Speed | 1,900 |
| Crew | 1 |
History
Evolved from the FC-31 export design that first flew 2012. Selected for carrier aviation. Deliveries to PLANAF began mid-2025. Will equip the CNS Fujian (CATOBAR carrier).
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | ~12 delivered to PLANAF 2025 | confirmed |
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