Background & Emergence
- The J-36, unofficially named based on the visible serial number “36011,” first appeared in late 2024 during a test flight in Chengdu by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) .
- While Chinese authorities haven’t confirmed its existence, multiple leaked images and footage have fueled global interest .
Design & Structure
- It features a tailless, diamond or double-delta flying-wing configuration, enabling all-aspect stealth due to minimal radar returns from multiple angles
