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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
What is China's J-36 stealth warplane being compared to US' B-2 bomber
The US-made B-2 Spirit bombers, commonly known as the B-2 stealth bombers, which have been around for over 35 years, still evoke intrigue among aviation enthusiasts and the public. The capability of the B-2 stealth bombers to go on a 37-hour mission from Missouri, US, to Iran – refuelling multiple times midair – has got interest in the warplane soaring. It has emerged that China, too, is working on a similar stealth warplane -- the decades, only the US possessed a bomber so futuristic it seemed like it was straight out of science fiction. But last Christmas, a silhouette emerged unexpectedly over China's Chengdu city. A super-futuristic aircraft, much like the B-2 Spirit was seen hovering over the city. Six months on, the world is still asking: what exactly are these machines?Defence analysts, aviation experts, and news outlets worldwide have been scrambling to understand this mysterious aircraft. Multiple news outlets, such as UK-based open-source defence intelligence website Janes, and Italy-based military aviation and defence technology platform The Aviationist, have referred to the mysterious Chinese stealth jet as the "J-36".Several photos of the aircraft have gone viral.J-36 STEALTH BOMBER BEING MADE BY CHENGDU AIRCRAFT CORP?US-based The Diplomat magazine said the images and videos making the rounds on social media were captured by individuals on the ground in Chengdu, where the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation factory is earlier this month, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP) claimed that the next-generation aircraft has been built by the Chengdu Aircraft is the same company that is behind some of China's latest fighter jets, including the J-10 and JF-17. The export variant of the J-10, the J-10C, was fielded by Pakistan against India in the Operation Sindoor photo of the J-36 in particular, a front-facing image, drew widespread attention and analysis from multiple media photo seems to confirm a twin-seat, side-by-side cockpit layout, with two distinct heads-up displays visible — one for each pilot. This canopy design, if authentic, aligns with other large strike aircraft like the B-2 Spirit or Russia's Su-34 Fullback, The Aviationist in a new photo analysed by The Aviationist, the J-36 appears in a full-frontal view on the flightline, revealing additional design cues. The image, though grainy and possibly taken from a monitor screen, is widely considered to be genuine. Still, leading Chinese military aviation analyst Andreas Rupprecht urged caution, warning that "too many fake images of the J-36 were posted", and this one may be "too good to be true".Yet, that hasn't deterred analysts from drafting full-fledged profiles of the warplane's presumed technology and its official name remains undisclosed, the moniker "J-36" stems from the serial number "36011" seen on the prototype, following the same pattern as the J-20's initial "2001", SCMP aircraft is nicknamed the "Gingko leaf" for its distinctive silhouette. Gingko, notably, is a disease-resistant tree native to China, and has fan-shaped ABOUT CHINA'S J-36, ITS UNORTHODOX DESIGNThe aircraft is reportedly believed to use a delta-wing platform with a tailless to the SCMP, the aircraft features specialised trailing edge control surfaces and split flaps near the wingtips to compensate for the lack of a tail, which typically helps with manoeuvrability. These design choices allow the tailless aircraft to maintain stability and control during SCMP also reported that the aircraft's propulsion system is unusual, consisting of three engines, believed to be modified versions of the WS-10C Taihang engines used in China's J-20 stealth fighters. It even said that future upgrades might include more advanced thrust-vectoring WS-10 engines or the WS-15 Emei, which offer better manoeuvrability and aircraft's air intake layout is also distinct, featuring three differently shaped inlets: one dorsal-mounted diverterless supersonic inlet (DSI) on top of the fuselage, and two ventral Caret inlets with adjustable ramps beneath. This configuration is reportedly designed to enhance high-speed airflow and engine petal-style exhaust nozzles, according to the SCMP, resemble those used in the American YF-23 prototypes from the 1980s. These are likely intended to regulate engine heat and reduce infrared visibility, helping the aircraft stay hidden from heat-seeking about the jet's mission role has only OF CHINA'S J-36 HINTS AT ITS ROLE AS A BOMBERThe aircraft was initially seen flying alongside a J-20S chase plane, giving observers a sense of scale. Based on this, the SCMP estimates the J-36 is as long as the 21-metre J-20 but with nearly double the wingspan, suggesting a significantly larger airframe. This expanded size hints at greater internal capacity for fuel, sensors, and weaponry, possibly pointing to a bomber role.A widely circulated theory suggests that the J-36 houses one central weapons bay capable of carrying up to six to eight long-range missiles, flanked by two smaller side bays that could each hold two short-range features, if confirmed, would give the jet a substantially larger payload than the J-20, according to the the aircraft is a regional bomber laying groundwork for the larger Xi'an H-20 subsonic stealth bomber, or a multi-role platform with drone-controlling capabilities, remains to be seen. But what is for sure is that the J-36 is a significant leap in Chinese air warfare ambition.- EndsTrending Reel
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Global markets today: J-10 fighter jet maker AVIC Chengdu share price surges 10% after Israel-Iran ceasefire
Avic Chengdu Aircraft share price: The shares of J-10 fighter jet maker — AVIC Chengdu Aircraft — rallied nearly 10% in intraday trade on Monday, June 30, extending their gains to the fourth straight session, buoyed by the Iran-Israel ceasefire and rally in Chinese defence stocks. The Chinese defence sector rallied 3.8% to its highest since November, boosting onshore shares, a Reuters report said. The gains in the defence stocks came even as the Chinese stock market turned lacklustre. At the midday trading break, China's blue-chip CSI300 Index was little changed at 3,922.29 after gaining 2% last week. AVIC Chengdu Aircraft shares opened at 83.80 yuan apiece, slightly higher than the last closing price of 82.20 yuan. The Chinese defence stock extended gains to the day's high of 90.30 yuan as the session progressed, nearing its 52-week high of 97.55 yuan. The J-10 fighter jet maker's stock has been in an uptrend following the Iran-Israel ceasefire last week. The stock has added almost 11.5% in the last four sessions. AVIC Chengdu Aircraft's stock is also slated to end June on a firm note, with an over 14% rise after a whopping 31% surge in May. The stock caught investor attention after the India-Pakistan conflict. The Pakistan Air Force deployed the J-10 fighter jet against India, although it failed to make an impact against India's military prowess. Anshul Jain, Head of Research at Lakshmishree Investments, expects the Chinese defence stock AVIC Chengdu to hit new highs on a breakout above 89 yuan. 'AVIC Chengdu on the weekly chart is forming a 28-day-long rounding bottom pattern and is poised for a bullish breakout if it closes above 89. A sustained close above this level could push the stock towards an immediate target of 104 in the coming weeks,' the analyst said. Jain, however, added that volumes so far have been slightly lacklustre, making it important to watch for a breakout supported by strong, above-average volumes to build conviction. If that happens, fresh longs can be confidently accumulated for further upside with a favourable risk-reward setup, he opined. Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Respect India's right to defend itself against terror, China told
NEW DELHI: India has asked China to constructively work towards a "permanent solution" to the border issue under a structured roadmap to bridge trust deficit, de-escalate tensions and rejuvenate the existing mechanism to demarcate it, even as their armies continue to be forward deployed against each other along the frontier for the last five years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Defence minister also told his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, on the sidelines of the SCO conclave Thursday that Beijing should understand and respect India's "principled approach" to defend itself against cross-border terror sponsored by Pakistan, officials told TOI. Rajnath: India, China should not remain stuck in the past Briefing Admiral Dong about the "heinous" Pahalgam massacre and the subsequent launched by India against terrorist networks in Pakistan, Singh said both New Delhi and Beijing should "avoid adding new complexities" to their bilateral relationship. T his came in the backdrop of Pakistan using a wide array of Chinese weapons, including J-10 fighters firing the PL-15 beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, against India during the cross-border hostilities from May 7 to 10. Under their deep military collusiveness, China is now also going to supply Pakistan with at least 40 J-35A fifth-generation stealth jets and HQ-19 long-range air defence missile systems. The hour-long meeting, however, mainly focussed on the need to maintain peace and tranquillity along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC), with Singh stressing the need for "solving the complex issues through a structured roadmap of permanent engagement and de-escalation". India's repeated use of 'permanent' represents a new push for resolving the decades-old festering border dispute. Acknowledging efforts by both sides to bring back a "semblance of normalcy" in bilateral ties, Singh also put forward a four-point plan to put the overall relationship on an upward trajectory, officials told TOI. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This involves both sides first strictly adhering to the plan that led to troop disengagement at the two remaining face-off sites at Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh last Oct, which has reduced the risk of any inadvertent escalation. They should now move forward to the next steps of de-escalation and de-induction of troops from their forward deployments along the LAC. The two countries should also accelerate efforts to achieve the goal of demarcation and delimitation of the border and register concrete progress in the existing special representatives (SR) level mechanism to achieve a fair and mutually-acceptable solution to the boundary question and other issues. The forward momentum in bilateral ties has gained ground since national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi discussed various issues under the SR mechanism in Beijing last Dec for the first time since 2019. "Singh said India and China should not remain stuck in the past. He called for bridging the trust deficit created after the border standoff in 2020 by taking action on the ground," an official said. "The two ministers agreed to continue consultations at various levels to achieve progress on issues related to disengagement, de-escalation, border management and eventual de-limitation through existing mechanisms," he added.
Mint
7 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Israel-Iran ceasefire: AVIC Chengdu share price rises for second straight session. More steam ahead?
AVIC Chengdu share price: Amid the Israel-Iran ceasefire and overall positive sentiments in the Chinese equity markets, shares of AVIC Chengdu Aircraft, the maker of the J-10 fighter jets, rose for the second straight session on Thursday, June 26. Defence and tech sectors led gains for China stocks, which were up for the fourth straight session, as per a Reuters report. Meanwhile, the CSI Defence Index rallied 1.9%, with AVIC Chengdu Aircraft share price gaining over 3% in intraday deals today. Analysts said markets have been soothed by a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that appeared to be holding, reducing the risks of disruptions to the global oil trade.
Mint
19-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
J-10 fighter jet maker AVIC Chengdu share price crashes 5% after Asim Munir-Donald Trump meeting
AVIC Chengdu Aircraft share price: The Chinese defence stock, AVIC Chengdu Aircraft, cracked 5% in intraday deals on Thursday following a sharp rally a day ago. The stock, which manufactures J-10 fighter jets used by Pakistan against India in the latest military flare-up, had surged nearly 10% on Wednesday ahead of a meeting between Pakistan Army Chief Munir and US President Donald Trump at the White House. However, today, the stock reversed course amid a lack of any announcements, which dampened sentiment. Analysts had signalled that any positive developments could have acted as a fresh trigger, but a lack of announcements could dampen sentiment. AVIC Chengdu Aircraft share price opened at 86.59 yuan, lower than the last closing price of 88.93 yuan. The J-10 fighter jet maker's stock further tumbled to the day's low of 84.26 apiece, recording a 5.25% decline over the last close. The stock has declined in three of the last five trading sessions, yet it managed to gain around 9% during this period. The monthly trend for AVIC Chengdu Aircraft shares remains strong on a monthly basis, with the scrip rising 31% in May and 11% in June so far. This was Munir's first meeting with Donald Trump in the wake of the Iran-Israel war and following military clashes with India.
