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.

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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,