Fighter Pilots React to China's New Stealth Fighter JH-XX

About this video

Max and his father Bodie, an experienced fighter pilot with over 2,000 hours in F-16s, F-4s, and OV-10s, analyze leaked footage of China’s newest stealth fighter aircraft. Max describes their assessment of the aircraft’s large size, delta wing design, and apparent focus on stealth over maneuverability. According to Max, they discuss how the aircraft compares to US fighters like the F-22 and F-16, with Bodie expressing confidence that American jets could outmaneuver it in close combat, though the Chinese aircraft may carry significant long-range weapons capability.

Key takeaways

• Max recounts that the Chinese aircraft appears optimized for stealth and long-range weapons delivery rather than dogfighting maneuverability, with its large delta wing design limiting sustained turning performance
• According to Max’s guest Bodie, the aircraft likely incorporates technology comparable to what the US had 15-20 years ago, and would struggle in close-range combat against current US fighters like the F-16 or F-22
• Max suggests the aircraft’s primary tactical role may be as a high-altitude missile truck, potentially working in concert with J-20 fighters to target high-value assets like AWACS and tankers from long range

Episode details: published December 28, 2024 · 315.1K views · 16:16 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The analysis and commentary described are Max Afterburner’s, attributed to him — his channel includes hypothetical-scenario and news-react content, which is presented as his analysis, not established fact.

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