China's eyeing a 6th-generation fighter to beat the US — its 5th-gen fighters probably don't stand a chance in a fight
Ryan Pickrell
Feb. 11, 2019, 5:09 PM
China is reportedly developing a sixth-generation fighter jet that could be seen as early as 2035, if not sooner, the Global Times reported Monday.
China already has a fifth-generation fighter — the J-20 stealth fighter, but is believed to be incapable of competing against comparable American aircraft like the F-22 Raptor.
"China will not fall behind in the global race toward sixth-generation fighter jets," Chinese media said Monday.
The US, along with several other countries, is also developing a sixth-generation fighter.
https://www.businessinsider.com/chinas-reportedly-chasing-a-sixth-gen-fighter-to-beat-the-us-2019-2
