China’s New Stealth Fighters Have 1 Big Advantage over the U.S. Air Force

China’s New Stealth Fighters Have 1 Big Advantage over the U.S. Air Force

Key Points and Summary – China’s rapid, iterative development of its J-36 6th-gen fighter—with a second, drastically redesigned prototype appearing in less than a year—suggests it is winning the “speed of innovation” race. This industrial pace, which can reportedly produce a new J-20 every eight days, stands in stark contrast to the U.S. Air Force, which faces a readiness crisis. J-36 Fighter from China. Image Credit: Creative Commons. J-36 Figh…