China has successfully test-flown its latest sixth-generation fighter jet, sparking a frenzy online. Let’s take a look at how the Chinese view their sixth-generation aircraft! Below are some real comments about the sixth-generation fighter from Chinese social media
Just thinking about how it’s still only four or five in the morning on the second day of Christmas in Washington D.C., and some people have to be woken up, I can’t help but hum a little tune.
It looks like the U.S. Congress is giving the green light to the sixth-generation fighter jet budget.
Who do you think will be this year’s hottest model?
“I still feel it’s the J-20.”
“The J-16D is quite good-looking though.”
“The J-35 is beautiful too.”
“Oh wow, you mean the J-20 flying alongside a triangular aircraft in the sky?”
For the first time since humans ascended into the atmosphere with machines, the definition of air combat has come into the hands of us Chinese. [crying][crying][crying]
Someone is probably getting bombarded with phone calls and can’t sleep now.
Over 100 years ago, the Wright brothers brought humanity into the era of flight. Today, the Chinese are bringing humanity into the era of sixth-generation jets!
Is it really the maiden flight today? What about all those rumors and photos from a while back? [thinking]
Fusion!
Rabbit: Here I come, where’s your NGAD?
“What kind of aircraft is that triangular thing?”
“I don’t know what it is, but the J-20S is escorting it!”
This time, the Pentagon’s pizza shop has hit the jackpot.
It’s 5:29 AM in Beijing time and 4:29 AM in Washington D.C. time. Do you think they’re awake? [grin]
Fifth-Generation Fighter Club
Lockheed: Ah, Chengfei, you’re finally here. There have been rumors everywhere about your new aircraft. Are you okay? How’s the development of the J-20S going? I’ve been messaging you, but you haven’t replied.
(blocks the outstretched hand)
Chengfei: I’m here today to say one thing. I’m going to complete the maiden flight of the sixth-generation fighter.
Dassault: What?
Lockheed: Hold on, first create the loyal wingman, okay? Why? Have you made any breakthroughs? Can’t you tell us? Or is it that we’ve been holding you back…
Chengfei: I did it myself.
Lockheed: Why? We had such a good time competing in the carrier-based fifth-generation fighter project. Didn’t you say NGAD had great potential?
Chengfei: I never said that.
Lockheed: Oh, I see, but you’re an important part of the club. Are you really going to leave?
Sukhoi: Did you really… make a sixth-generation fighter?
Dassault: Sukhoi is asking you a question, and you’re being too hasty, aren’t you?
Dassault: Why didn’t you release a PowerPoint before making a sixth-generation fighter?
Lockheed: Dassault, don’t be like that…
Dassault: Europe burned through all its R&D funds, and you silently produced a triple-engine diamond wing?
Lockheed: Dassault, stop talking!
Chengfei: Even if I’m not around, you can still make a sixth-generation fighter.
Dassault: What?
Chengfei: If you want the next-generation fighter, why not develop it yourself? There’s no rule saying that if you’ve made a fifth-generation fighter, you can’t make a sixth-generation one.
Sukhoi: But if you do make it…
Chengfei: Don’t say such pleading words! Sukhoi, you’re the one who should be doing proper foundational R&D, yet you still can’t reduce the RCS of the Su-57!
Dassault: Tch, Sukhoi is waiting for you to collaborate with her!
Lockheed: Let’s calm down and have a good talk, okay? We’ve been developing fifth-generation fighters together for so long; Mitsubishi must feel the same way, right?
Mitsubishi: I… I’ve never found developing fighter jets fun…
What exactly does a sixth-generation fighter look like? Many people have been working on it for years without figuring it out. Maybe the American approach was better with the NGAD project, but it eventually fell through…
I wonder who captured this shot. The way the worker looks up is just incredible. It’s like a perfectly designed cinematic shot. It’s almost the perfect shot. [laughing and crying]
The Sputnik moment has arrived. [smirk]