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J-35A

Multirole stealth fighterIn serviceFielded 2023Pending verification
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J-35A
Photo: China News Service (中国新闻社) · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMultirole stealth fighter
Date of introduction2023
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerShenyang Aircraft CorporationMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length17.3 m57 ftMed[1]
Height4.8 m16 ftMed[1]
Wingspan11.5 m38 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight28,000 kg61,729 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x WS-21Med[1]
Thrust / power19,600–21,000 lbf with afterburnerMed[1]
Range1,200 km746 mi · 648 nmi1,200 km (est), [hi-hi-hi, on internal fuel]; 1,900 km, (est) [hi-hi-hi, with external fuel].Med[1]
Speed756 kt1,400 km/hMed[1]
G limits+9/-3Med[1]
Service ceiling16,000 m52,493 ftMed[1]
Landing run700 mMed[1]
Protection
Stealth PropertiesYesMed[1]
EW countermeasuresChinese media claim “excellent” ECM performance. Advanced photoelectric detection system, integrated communication and navigation recognition system, and electronic countermeasures system to support…Med[1]
Chaff / flaresYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints6 × internal hardpoints inside weapons bay; 6 × external hardpoints on wings.Med[1]
Payload2,000 kg4,409 lbMed[1]
Carriage and releaseInternal cannon (likely installation close to the starboard intake upper edge) and large twin internal weapons bays, about one-third of the overall length of the aircraft, as well as underwing pylons. Total of six internal and six external hardpoints.Med[1]
Guided weapon systemsInternal weapons bay may be likely housing for 6 AAMs including PL-10E and likely to be followed by PL-16E, PL-15E, and PL-21. Secondary surface attack capability with 50 kg-class SDBs internally such as LS-6/FT-7 satellite-guided bombs and GB50 LGB, or…; 500 kg bombs; and 12 internal and 18 external small bombs.Med[1]
Fire control
Sensors noteActive, phased array. Nanjing (NRIET) AESA suggested. Radar is covered by a canted radome, apparently for commonality of design between the naval version (folding for stowage) and the PLAAF version.Med[1]
Variants
FC-31The FC-31 Gyrfalcon is a single-seat, twin-engine light fighter aircraft with multirole capability, high maneuverability, and a large combat radius. The FC-31 has comparable fifth-generation fighter aircraft features.[1]
J-35The J-35 is likely to be the carrier-capable version of the FC-31 Gyrfalcon, with features like foldable wings, a bigger wingspan, larger tail fins for better handling at low speed/high AoA, a raised cockpit and deeper spine for a better pilot downward view…[1]
Summary

The J-35A Chinese Multirole Stealth Fighter is a single-seat, twin-engine light fighter aircraft with multirole capability, high maneuverability, and a large combat radius. The aircraft was first displayed to the public during the Zhuhai Airshow, as an aircraft designed for the PLAAF.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. J-35A Chinese Multirole Stealth Fighter , U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Editorial correction: Source card lists an empty weight of 1,200 kg, which is not plausible
  • 2026-10-07 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)