China’s big achievement, ‘J-31’ fighter jet is ready

According to recent reports from Chinese and American media, China’s latest fighter jet, the J-31, will start flying next year and may begin production before 2025.

This news is no less than a good omen for Pakistan because the “J-31”, which is simultaneously being described as the Chinese answer to the American F-35 and the French Rafale, is expected to be used by the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan’s air power. can further stabilize.

This fighter plane is a product of China’s “FC-31” project, which is also being described as a fifth-generation fighter plane because it will be equipped with many advanced technologies in addition to stealth technology.

A news article published on the American website “Popular Mechanics” stated that the “J-31” is possibly the most advanced and “technically” of all Chinese fighter jets to date. ‘ will be completely new and unique.

Its first prototype made its maiden test flight in 2012. Although the total cost of the project is still unknown, it is known that one such aircraft will cost around 70 million (7 crore) US dollars. In comparison, the price of an American F-35 aircraft is 79 million US dollars, while the minimum price of the French Rafale fighter plane is said to be equal to 77 million US dollars.

It is currently unclear what further changes have been made to the J-31 and how it has been improved over the previous design, but experts who monitor the global fighter jet market believe that it is China’s latest fighter jet. The carrier is being enabled to join the fleet.

In the light of other technical details, experts also estimate that the J-31 is likely to be sold to other countries as it is “significantly less expensive” than the expensive American and European fighter jets. .

In the context of the Indian government’s purchase of the French Rafale, and to maintain the balance of power in the region, Pakistan will also need to have a fifth-generation fighter jet that can be an effective response to the Rafale. “J31” can be the best candidate in this regard.

Some fighter jet experts even say that the design of the J31 is more similar to the American F-22 Raptor, which is also considered the world’s most dangerous fighter jet. This may also mean that after reaching the production stage, the J-31 will compete with the American F-22 in its capabilities.