J-35A: China’s New Stealth Fighter Is An F-35 ‘Twin’ For a Simple Reason

J-35A: China’s New Stealth Fighter Is An F-35 ‘Twin’ For a Simple Reason

Summary and Key Points: National Security Columnist Steve Balestrieri evaluates the Shenyang J-35A, China’s land-based fifth-generation stealth fighter. -Officially adopted by the PLAAF in late 2024, the J-35A features a twin-engine design using WS-13E powerplants, achieving speeds of Mach 1.8. -This report analyzes the 2025 export breakthrough to Pakistan and the technical similarities to the […] The post J-35A: China’s New Stealth Fighter Is A…