China Military Hardware, 2024

December 27, 2024: China shocks the World with two new next Generation Aircraft

China “Shocked the World”, or in Filipino, “Ginulat ang Mundo!!!” recently when it unofficially sort of “released” to the Public its next Generation Fighter Aircraft. No official Announcement yet from China, but it seems that these Aircraft were flown in Daylight and in a relatively populated Area so they will be captured on Cameras. 

Not much Details are known about these Aircraft, one seems to be made by the “Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC)” with not just two but three Engines, and could be called the “J-36”. The other one seems to be made by the “Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC)” and has the more conventional two Engines. 

Both Aircraft only has Wings but no other Horizontal or Vertical Surfaces, greatly enhancing their Stealth capability. Both Aircraft are likely Prototypes and the Fact that they are already flying indicates that they could go into Production in a couple of Years. 

With this release, I think that if the Philippine Air Force (PAF) wants to maintain some competitiveness with its Fighter Aircraft, then they really have no choice but to go with the newer Aircraft like South Korea’s (SK) KF-21 Boramae, or the Turkish Kaan.  

SOURCES:

* China Stuns With Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet’s Sudden Appearance (Updated) {Archived Link}

* Yes, China Just Flew Another Tailless Next-Generation Stealth Combat Aircraft {Archived Link}

January 4, 2024: PAF announces plan to acquire China’s FC-31 Stealth Aircraft

PAF TO ACQUIRE CHINA’S FC-31 STEALTH AIRCRAFT!!! Yes, the PAF … The Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which recently announced to the Public their intention to acquire the FC-31 Gyrfalcon Aircraft that is made by China. 

No less than the Air Marshal of the PAF Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu made the announcement earlier this Month when he said that the FC-31 will enter service with the PAF “in the near Future”. No other Details yet has been revealed about this acquisition, like its Quantity, Price, etc. 

Pakistan is a close Ally of China and operates several Chinese Military Aircraft, including the JF-17 Thunder and J-10 Menglong (Vigorous Dragon) Fighter Aircraft. 

Here is the Link to the Article at the Defense News Website: https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/01/04/pakistan-to-buy-chinese-fc-31-fighter-jets-says-air-chief/

SOURCE: Pakistan to buy Chinese FC-31 Fighter Jets, says Air Chief {Archived Link}

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