In the skies of the future, two giants are rising. On one side, the U.S. unveils its crown jewel of air power — the F-47, born of the NGAD program. On the other, China’s bold answer: the enigmatic J-36. These are more than just fighters — they represent a battle for dominance in the next era of warfare. Today, we take you behind the cloak of secrecy to compare them, speculations and all.The F-47 was officially revealed in March 2025, when President Donald Trump announced that Boeing had won the twenty-billion-dollar contract to build the aircraft. The name was carefully chosen: it honors the legendary P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, and Trump’s own place as the forty-seventh president. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin called it “the most advanced, lethal, and adaptable fighter ever developed,” underlining its role as the successor to the F-22 Raptor and the foundation of American air superiority in the 2030s. While the J-36 is a trijet tailless delta-winged aircraft under development by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft’s serial number, 36011, starts with ’36,’ which aligns with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s naming convention. This suggests the model may be designated as the J-36, though additional details remain scarce. Now let’s compare between the two ——————-