The race to increase military strength in the world has now reached the fighter jets of the sixth generation. The US has announced its F-47 fighter jet, which is developing Boeing. At the same time, China is already working on its J-36 fighter jet. Debate has intensified globally over the capabilities of state -of -the -art aircraft of these two countries.

In this article, we will know who is so far ahead in this fighter jets of America and China? And at the same time we will also understand where India stands in this high-tech defense competition?

F-47: America’s next generation fighter jet

Former US President Donald Trump announced that F-47 would be the world’s first full-time man-made manned fighter jet. It is also officially called Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD).

Trump claimed that it will be the only sixth generation fighter aircraft in the world and many friends are showing interest in buying it.

Major features of f-47

State -of -the -art stealth technology – This aircraft will be able to avoid enemies’ eyes.
The ability to operate with autonomous drones – it will be able to act like an organized fighter team.
Better speed and manuving – it will be extremely difficult to catch it.
High-tech weapon system-from which it will become invincible.

According to US Air Force Chief David Allwin, the aircraft has already taken up hundreds of hours in secret tests and will be deployed during the tenure of the Trump administration.

J-36: Chinese secret weapon or just publicity?

China has maintained confidentiality regarding its J-36 fighter jet. It is developing the Chengdu aircraft corporation. Recently some of its pictures and videos have been leaked, in which it was seen flying with J-20 fighter jet.

Possible characteristics of J-36

Triangle and Tailless Design – Makes it extremely stable.
Three WS-10C turbofan engines-from which it can fly long distances at higher speed and height.
Large internal Weapon Bay (IWB) – from which it can carry more weapons.
Electro-optical sensor and side-looking airborne radar-gives it advanced fighter capacity.

However, experts believe that J-36 is currently in the early stage of development and China is just campaigning by calling it a sixth generation jet. Its real abilities are yet to be assessed.