SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 22, 2025Interesting Engineering

China’s 6th-gen stealth jets get brains to master tricky landings on moving warships

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Chinese scientists are developing a system to help pilots land the sixth-generation J-36 stealth fighter on aircraft carriers in extreme weather. The triangle-shaped, tailless jet is estimated to be 75 feet long, weigh up to 119,000 pounds, and feature three engines for increased thrust and payload capacity over long distances.

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