Revelations of three new combat aircraft including a first view of the new stealth fighter J-36 are likely to be intended as a signal to the US amid heightened tensions

China has stunned the world with the flight test of a new crewed heavy fighter jet featuring a tailless design and stealth technologies. China watchers buzzed about the possible roles of an advanced stealth fighter whose capabilities could rival those of US aircraft.

Initially, it was believed that the new Chinese fighter jet was essentially a drone designated as the J-36. However, according to the Ukrainian portal Defense Express, the Chinese construction is an aircraft—and one with considerable capabilities.

Viral images on Chinese social media show the sophisticated jets flying at low altitude. Analysts say it could mark a breakthrough in Beijing’s military modernization.

Initially, it was thought that the new Chinese fighter jet was essentially a drone and was given the designation J-36. However, according to the Ukrainian portal Defense Express, the construction from China is actually an aircraft — and one with considerable capabilities.

China recently showcased the public flight of its new fighter jet, previously known as the J-36. Its official designation is now J-50, Defense Express informs. As noted by Defense Express, alongside its official name,