US F-47 vs China's J-36 and J-XD

About this video

Max analyzes China’s recently-debuted J-XD and J-36 fighters against the U.S. F-47 next generation air dominance concept. He speculates that the J-XD appears designed as a fighter with limited maneuverability due to no tail and minimal thrust vectoring capability, while the J-36 resembles a strike platform similar to the F-117. Max argues the F-47 would outperform both Chinese jets in dogfighting scenarios due to superior maneuverability and avionics, though he suggests the J-36 may have advantages in range for strike missions.

Key takeaways

• Max identifies the J-XD as likely a fighter variant with stealth focus but argues it lacks maneuverability due to no vertical tail and limited thrust vectoring capability
• Max characterizes the J-36 as a strike fighter resembling the F-117, suggesting it prioritizes long-range strike capability over dogfighting performance
• Max contends the F-47 would dominate in close-range combat due to thrust vectoring, vertical/horizontal tails, and superior sensor placement, though he speculates the J-36 may have better range for strike missions
• Max emphasizes that drone integration capability and avionics will be decisive factors, arguing that whichever platform can control more drones will have a significant advantage

Episode details: published May 2, 2025 · 56.8K views · 14:23 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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