J-35A: China’s Copycat Stealth Jet Or A New Threat To The F-35?

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has finally spoken out about a shocking discovery: China's brand-new J-35A stealth fighter looks eerily similar to the U.S. F-35 Lightning II. This revelation came just days after the J-35A made its debut at the Zhuhai Air Show, causing a stir in military circles.

In an interview with Air and Space Forces Magazine on November 19, General David W. Allvin, the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, didn’t hold back. He said that China’s new stealth aircraft seems to have been inspired by the F-35. He pointed out that if you put the two side by side, you’d see the resemblance and might even believe China had used the F-35 as a blueprint. This wasn’t the first time this idea came up—many have long suspected China of copying U.S. military tech, particularly the F-35, which has been one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world.

The J-35A’s first appearance came on November 5 when the Chinese military shared photos of the jet. The aircraft has already grabbe...