Can pure agility outperform invisibility? In the dynamic chessboard of air combat, Russia’s Su-35 and China’s J-35 embody two diametrically opposed approaches to fighter design one based on ...

The Su-57’s design is optimized for short-range combat at the expense of stealth, meaning it is most effective when over friendly airspace in a defensive role.

Thrust vectoring—essentially redirecting the plane’s exhaust flow—allows modern fighters to quickly change direction, giving them an edge in close combat. Thrust vectoring nozzles are one of the most ...

After nearly two decades of focused development, a Chinese research team has finally proven ...