China’s New Generation J-35 Fighter Is Far Inferior to F-35: Analysts

“The CCP often uses reverse engineering, and their innovation is limited,” a Taiwanese military expert said.

J15 fighter jets on China's sole operational aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, during a drill at sea on April 24, 2018. AFP via Getty Images

China’s J-35 fighter jet is ready for launch from a Chinese aircraft carrier and is capable of fighting the U.S. military’s F-35, according to recent Chinese media reports, as tensions continue to rise over the Taiwan Strait.

However, analysts noted that the F-35 has absolute advantages in stealth capability, avionics, engines, and other performance factors over the J-35. The two aren’t even on the same level.