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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
China's J-36 Very Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet Photographed Head-On For First Time
New imagery of China's 'J-36' very heavy tactical 6th generation jet has just emerged out of China. The photos shows a long-awaited perspective of the aircraft — taken from the front — that confirms our analysis that the aircraft features a very large and broad bubble canopy to go atop its equally broad nose section. Under that canopy would be two crew sitting side-by-side, similar to the F-111 and Su-34's arrangement, among others. The image also offers a view of the dorsal inlet on the three-engined aircraft, along with its diverterless supersonic inlet (DSI) 'hump,' which appears very large here. Overall, the photos serve as a reminder of just how big this aircraft is. Like many tailless designs, especially stealthy ones, they can look far smaller from the side than from the front, top or bottom. While we have become accustomed to the J-36's modified delta planform, the head-on perspective really underlines the proportions and mass of Chengdu's next-generation tactical jet design. In the imagery, we can also just make out the J-36's lower trapezoidal air inlets, similar to those found on the F-22, as well as one of the jet's unique large aperture electro-optical windows on the side of the nose. That fixture is seen glaring gold in the low-angle light. As is often the case, we must note that the imagery appears authentic, but we cannot be certain of that. Still, it was only a matter of time until we got a head-on angle of the J-36 and this screenshot of a DSLR camera screen (you can see the smart phone's lenses in the reflection) goes along with the progression of 'leaks' out of China we have come accustomed to over many years when it comes to new military aircraft designs. Very interesting but strange frontal view of the CAC J-36, which due to the 'merging' of the top air intake, DSI bump and the wide cockpit makes it look even wider … — @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) May 31, 2025 Çin'in Kuyruksuz Savaş Uçağı J-36'nın son test uçuşuna ait görüntüler ortaya çıktı — Times of Defence (@timesofdefencee) May 31, 2025 This new imagery also comes just days after we got the clearest look at Shenyang's smaller, but still heavy-weight 6th generation fighter aircraft, referred to unofficially by a number of designations, including J-XDS and J-50. Not only do we get a more detailed underside view, but we also get a full side-on shot, which shows just how blended the canopy of the aircraft is with its upper fuselage, as well as a better look at the profile of its huge nose. The bottom view gives us a better look at the weapons bay arrangement, as well as its F-22-like nozzle configuration. We can also confirm an EO/IR blister (without its glass) under the nose. The aircraft looks to feature a single pilot/crew. The small side doors where a side weapons bay would likely go remain a bit of a mystery. The aircraft's unique swiveling wingtip control surfaces are also very clear here. Once again, the profile of the nose is striking, and it clearly can accommodate a very large and powerful AESA radar. You can read our very in-depth analysis on these two aircraft, including the knowns and the unknowns surrounding them, which still proves entirely accurate, at this link. Both aircraft were 'unofficially unveiled' via a series of videos and images spilling out of the country of presumably their first test flights back on December 26th, 2024. As we have stated since they first appeared, by summer we will likely have a look at all angles of both aircraft, and in increasing definition, based on how the flow of images of new high-profile military aircraft have historically appeared out of China. So stay tuned for more. Contact the author: Tyler@
Metro
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Metro
Russian bomber caught performing 'dangerous maneuvers' near Nato territory
Nato was forced to deploy forces to intercept a Russian Su-34 bomber performing 'dangerous maneuvers' over the Baltic Sea. Poland's defence minister Wladysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that a pair of fighter jets were scrambled after the joint operational command for Alliance forces in Europe issued the order late last night. He told reporters: 'The Russian Federation's Su-24 aircraft was performing dangerous manoueuvres.' He said such manoueuvres 'show what the intentions of this action are, that this is not an accidental action, but an intentional action'. The minister added that 'such incidents have already taken place in recent weeks'. The Russian Su-34 plane – which is capable of carrying guided bombs and precision missiles – was intercepted and 'successfully deterred' while in international waters. The incident took place near the heavily militarized Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave wedged between Poland and Lithuania. Russian fighter jets often fly without transponders switched on, without submitting flight plans and without contacting air traffic control. This is the latest in a series of Russian provocations near Nato airspace. Earlier this week, Poland said a sanctioned Russian ship was performing 'suspicious maneuvers' in the Baltic Sea near the power cable connecting Poland and Sweden. 'A Russian ship from the 'shadow fleet' covered by sanctions performed suspicious maneuvers near the power cable connecting Poland with Sweden,' prime minister Donald Tusk wrote on X. 'After the effective intervention of our military, the ship sailed to one of the Russian ports.' 'Shadow fleet' refers to vessels used by Russia to ship oil, arms and grains in violation of international sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion. More Trending Speaking later to reporters, Kosiniak-Kamysz said a patrol flight scared the ship off and said the Polish Navy's ORP Heweliusz was sailing to the scene. The minister said: 'This shows how dangerous the times we live in are, how serious the situation in the Baltic Sea is. 'Since Sweden and Finland joined Nato, the Baltic Sea has become a key marine area, where the largest number of incidents occur, the most common incidents related to cable breaks… and sabotage.' He vowed a 'firm response' from Poland to any attack on Baltic Sea infrastructure. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Mystery of how top sports professor was found dead inside Russia's most famous statue MORE: Ukrainian ex-Putin ally Andriy Portnov shot dead outside the American School in Madrid MORE: Putin shows no sign of agreeing to ceasefire with rare visit to the frontline
Saba Yemen
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Russian Defense: Su-34 Fighter jet Target Ukrainian Stronghold
Moscow - (Saba): The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday that a Su-34 fighter-bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces targeted a Ukrainian drone observation point in the area of operations of the Russian forces' "South" group. Sputnik quoted the ministry as saying in a statement: "The crew of the Aerospace Forces' Su-34 multirole supersonic fighter-bomber carried out a strike targeting a Ukrainian drone observation point in the area of responsibility of the "South" group." The statement indicated that the strike was carried out on the reconnaissance target, using aerial bombs equipped with a comprehensive planning and correction unit. The Russian Defense Ministry explained that "after receiving confirmation from the reconnaissance unit that the identified target had been destroyed, the fighter crew returned safely to the takeoff airport." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian glide bomb attacks on Sumy Oblast despite ceasefire, Air Force says
Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine with guided aerial bombs despite a 3-day ceasefire on Victory Day, Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat told Ukrainska Pravda on May 9. Despite the Kremlin's announcement of a May 8–11 truce, heavy fighting continued in multiple regions throughout the front line. Russian troops launched 130 guided aerial bombs on May 8 against Sumy Oblast, which shares a border with Russia, including Bryansk Oblast to the northeast, Kursk and Belgorod Oblasts to the east. Russia kept striking the Ukrainian territory on the following day, on May 9, which coincides with Victory Day, one of the biggest national events, commemorating the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russian forces launched 56 guided bombs by midday using Su-34 aircraft operating under the cover of Su-35 fighters, Ihnat said. The spokesperson added that at noon, nearly 10 Russian aircraft were near the front line's Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy sectors. Before the ceasefire, Russia launched three waves of drones against Ukraine, totaling more than 200, according to an Air Force report. Ukrainian forces shot down 101 drones, while another 70 disappeared from radars without causing any damage. On the following morning, when the ceasefire had started, Russian attacks killed and injured Ukrainian civilians in at least two oblasts, according to local authorities. Read also: 5 things Putin conveniently left out of his Victory Day speech in Moscow We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Russia unleashes fresh onslaught on Ukraine as 'truce' ends
Kremlin war chiefs order new and deadly post-truce attack on Ukraine as Kyiv intelligence warns of 'glide bomb' fears and Zelensky accuses Russia of almost 3,000 ceasefire breaches Russia resumed its brutal missile and 'kamikaze drones' onslaught on Ukraine within hours of its so-called Easter 'truce' which ended midnight on Sunday. Waves of weapons were fired into multiple Ukrainian regions early on Monday, hours after Ukraine had accused the Kremlin of almost 3,00 ceasefire breaches. Three people were killed in the Ukrainian region of Kherson during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend. Three more were injured from Russian missile attacks in the area, local officials declared. Kyiv intelligence warned troops and civilians Moscow was expected to unleash deadly 'glide bombs' from warplanes and more missile and drones strikes were coming. Glide bombs, launched from Su-34 and Su-35 jets, allow for attacks from outside Ukrainian air defences as Russia can launch them from within its own territory. They can carry up to three tonnes of explosives for over 45 miles and were a decisive factor in the Ukrainian retreat from key town Avdiivka last year. The truce was supposed to last from 6pm on Saturday to midnight Sunday but on Monday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia broke the agreement. He said: "In fact, on all the main directions of the front, Russia has not kept its own promise,' as he vowed revenge attacks would match Kremlin brutality. Zelensky said on Monday had Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, launching 96 assault operations along the front line, shelling Ukrainian positions more than 1,800 times and using hundreds of drones during the course of the ceasefire. Overnight into Monday, the Russian forces fired three missiles at Ukraine's southern regions of Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, as well as 96 Shahed drones targeting other parts of the country. Ukraine's Air Force downed 42 drones, while 47 others were jammed mid-flight. Zelensky added: "We are documenting every Russian violation of its self-declared commitment to a full ceasefire for the Easter period and are prepared to provide the necessary information to our partners. "Either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable coverage." He said: "Ceasefire will be met with ceasefire, and Russian strikes will be met with our own in defense." The Russian Defence Ministry claimed Moscow's forces "strictly observed the ceasefire and remained at previously occupied lines and positions." It accused Ukraine of violating the ceasefire 4,900 times, including six attempts at assault operations, 1,404 attacks from artillery, multiple rocket launchers and mortars, and 3,316 drone strikes targeting Russian troops. The ministry said that once the ceasefire expired, the Russian military "resumed the special military operation" in Ukraine. Moscow's military said: 'With the end of the ceasefire, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continued to conduct the special military operation.' The claims and counter-claims come as the United States is threatening to pull out of peace talks, adding pressure to both sides. In Kyiv there are fears Us President Donald Trump will further withdraw military aid. A source told the Daily Mirror: "President Zelensky is having to tread a tightrope between exposing and calling out Russian misinformation whilst maintaining diplomacy with the US - and that has been extremely difficult. "He knows that he has to do all he can to maintain American support if possible but it seems the Trump administration is over-critical of Kyiv whilst failing to acknowledge this was and is Russia's war. Ukraine is defending itself."
