The LONG list of new STEALTH JETS America has in testing

Despite all the buzz about China's new stealth aircraft in testing, it's important to contextualize these developments in the broader scope of international competition - because while China has made significant strides in recent years, they are still playing catch up in the realm of low observable aviation.
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[@Trojan0304]

My Dad worked on F-117 & uncle B-2 . They only told me after both went public. When asked about SR-72 only got a smile😊.

[@piyh3962]

My dad works and Nintendo and showed me the switch 3

[@sagichnichtsowiesonicht7326]

​@@piyh3962"Nothing ever happens Mr Bond."

[@vablo7198]

My dad works in the government and cancelled the SR-72

[@WhiteWidowXX]

Niice 😊

[@InvestmentJoy]

A friend of my dad was on ultimately the f117 project in the 70s-80s. When my dad said in front of him (and me) that when they revealed it and the b2, it meant the prototypes they had were 20-30yrs ahead, he got a big smile too :)

[@zano187]

The stingray low observervable tanker is honestly one of the most critical stopgaps for a potential war with China, being able to safely increase the f35s combat range without the worry of being sniped at extreme range like the existing tanker fleet.

[@ypw510]

Some people are looking at the cost, which is apparently higher per unit than the F-35 itself. But the unit cost will probably go down with serial production. I'm wondering whether or not it might be useful for land basing too. As you note it's low observable and I'm assuming can handle austere conditions better than a KC-46. If Boeing could equip the MQ-25 with a small boom, that could be something that could be useful. I've heard that traditional tankers keep away from the edge of the fight.

[@v13r3r]

Idk why anyone is saying China is now ahead when the B2 and B21 exist en masse and in production respectively alteady

[@LackofFaithify]

19 and 3 are, "en masse?" Also, not what that phrase means. Unless you mean they all fly together at once.

[@v13r3r]

@LackofFaithify would it help you better if I say the B2 are operating now all together? They don't exist as paper or prototypes or rotting in a hangar. And B21s are in production now instead of being prototypes. Never said they were mass produced, either. Does that help you understand or do I need to write an essay to get a simple point across?

[@toddlawrence6872]

It's how the media operates and I find it very entertaining. China comes out with something we've had for 40+ years and all of a sudden they've caught up and surpassed us. Every time. Did you see their new space shuttle designs. Looks a lot like our shuttles we retired a long time ago.

[@johnchin1456]

China produces 60% of annual production of shipping, LGBT yankos produce an quarter of one percent. How's Ur rust belt doing?

[@toddlawrence6872]

@johnchin1456 it's funny how everyone seems to have to find out the hard way what happens when you wake the sleeping giant. I'm not worried about our capabilities or production.

[@harriskhan6467]

1:17 B-21 1:42 NGAD 2:07 FA X/X 2:14 XQ 67 (& Gambit family) 3:00 Model 437 3:45 XQ 58 4:34 Anduril's Fury 5:11 MQ 25 6:12 RQ 180 Whole lotta aircrafts

[@slit555]

2 exist, 18 total lifetime procurement Pretend Pretend Subsonic drone Subsonic drone Subsonic drone Subsonic TARGET drone Subsonic drone Subsonic drone 😢

[@harriskhan6467]

@@slit555 They are still aircrafts? And the NGAD and FA X/X are in development...

[@Jackalhit]

⁠@@slit555 - False, they’re ramping up production speeds. They’re still planning on at least 100 at this time. Sure you don’t mean the B-2? - False, they already built and flew at least two versions. They’re awaiting procurement dollars to move ahead with a production version. - False, Navy is full steam ahead. - 4-9 - Irrelevant, these are unmanned stealth delivery systems. The payload is what matters, whether that is e-war, recon, missiles, bombs or training. If they need high speed solutions, they’ll build something faster and more secretive, like the SR-72. Also, the Fury only STARTED as a target drone.

[@slit555]

@@Jackalhit dawg, you don't have to listen to globohomo spambots downplaying the gravity of our situation. Frankly I will be astonished if we have greater than 19 B21s, but the one thing I am certain of, is that we will have nowhere near 100. And we have no proof that the NGAD or FAXX exist anywhere other than PowerPoints, and the government lost all credibility to pretend they're hiding it. It's all make believe.

[@slit555]

@@harriskhan6467 I am currently developing an anti gravity polar pop tracked vehicle. See how easy that was?

[@texasranger24]

A full video about the X65 and active flow control would be cool.

[@davel696969]

Yeah, that's a pretty trick little platform.

[@angusmatheson8906]

Keep posting this every video

[@THE-X-Force]

AND *_THIS_* IS AIRPOWER !

[@jdavidblais]

👍

[@funguseaterAI]

Until you run out of Canadian Germanium anyway...

[@krispycool1]

@@funguseaterAI and German Canadium

[@PlayinWithMahWii]

Oh yeah!! The propaganda is working on me! 😂

[@THE-X-Force]

@krispycool1 And my axe!

First flight of the F117 Stealth aircraft took place on June 18, 1981 and the aircraft became operational in Oct 1983. 41 years and 4 months ago.

[@jimmay1988]

Yes. China essential copied it without the tail, add a 3rd primitive engine, test flew it for the cameras, and labels it 6th gen without any criterias.

@@jimmay1988 Without an estimate or measurement of its radar cross section the basic shape tell us nothing of its stealth capabilities. It's still an unknown quantity.

[@thegameroptimus140]

Using three engine shows clearly they haven't still mastered engine tech

[@gilanderson3923]

So thankful that you made this video to point out that we (the US) have not been caught sleeping. The B21 public flight showed true 6th gen technology on display well before the Chinese reveal. The US typically doesn't show its hand until the right time.

[@Rimasta1]

Well that and people conveniently forgot we’ve been flying 6th gen prototypes already and the issue is really just one of cost not capability.

[@johnathanclayton2887]

Fighter generations don't apply to bombers. But the b21's sensor complement, stealth, and cost are impressive.

[@Rimasta1]

@@johnathanclayton2887 Northrop Grumman describes it as the world’s first 6th generation aircraft.

[@johnathanclayton2887]

@@Rimasta1 yeah, which is BS, because 5th generation aircraft or earlier wasn't a thing.

[@korana6308]

@@johnathanclayton2887 Well they kinda do. People still want to apply generations to other crafts outside of fighters, so nothing gonna stop them. And technically speaking the 6th gen design is tailless design, so flying wings are pretty close to the idea of the 6th gen. So you can kinda stretch it and call them that.

[@chaiwallah69]

I would like to submit an honorable mention to x-62 ai f-16s. The US is dabbling in some serious cutting edge aviation technology

[@Iamasuperbian]

As a Canadian, I have to say that watching Alex’s video today felt different than normal. I used to be proud that our best and strongest ally had this incredible technology, now it feels weirdly like fear

[@samanthajones4877]

You should know by now that the US don’t have allies, only interests.

[@cameronspence4977]

Why...

[@Iamasuperbian]

because the leader of the US is openly talking about annexation… and 50% of the country supports him? He’s unpredictable and there are zero checks left to prevent him from doing whatever he wants

[@accountantthe3394]

@@Iamasuperbian It was way past time canadians woke up

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Anyone concerned about China's tech is definitely forgetting that not only did China skip the R&D process by stealing from the US and Russia but the US was also very aware of that theft for quite a while and fed the CCP all kinds of funny business that they thought they were stealing.

[@nasabielas]

Spot on, as usual. We have a plethora of stealth aircraft in production or testing. Ya, China has made some gains but not enough to offset our 50-year history.

[@edwarddesmond2975]

China has been stealing our secrets for awhile now and Stalin Knew about our nuclear bombs before the public of the United States did I think we should work on keeping secrets

[@Strykenine]

Is that a new intro? Alex looks all professional now.

[@raptorsean1464]

Alex definitely is professional. I watch other videos with the exact same content and don't even like it 1/4 as much compared to when Alex does it.

[@jg3000]

They think that because US hasn't shown much besides cartoons.

[@douglasgussert1614]

I love learning about cutting edge military aircraft so thank you for all your reports. You should have your own TV show! I mean it.

[@fredflint5645]

Very good analysis of current stealth programs. The two new jets look pretty

[@fredflint5645]

But what are they really capable of?

[@mmedved5567]

Pretty doesn't matter. Russkis make some very pretty planes.

[@doc0core]

TLDR: Wright Brothers, therefore USA owns the sky! Also Von Braun, therefore USA owns space. End of story.

[@Istandby666]

Like I've said, the U.S. is over 60 years in advancement. When a country comes out with their version. The U.S. looks back into their files and finds out which platform bet that one and brings that technology out.

[@korana6308]

Nothing comes close to Russia though. Best technology is there. Also Russia was the first to deploy hypersonics, USA still struggles to do that. Nothing even comes close to Russia in technology.

[@southtxgunner2388]

​@@korana6308 Whatever you have to tell yourself to sleep at night, I guess...

[@LanceRulau]

Great reporting, Alex. Way to keep the news grounded in reality.

[@texasranger24]

Could you do a video about the future of Shorad? Will short range air defense provided by the laser stryker? Will the Bradley replacement IFV XM30 function as an anti air cannon? Should the US look at the SkyRanger / Skynex / millenium gun system? And will there be a Stinger replacement with a better battery, targeting, and most importantly more affordable? Or is this affordable future the APKWS guidance upgrade for the cheap and plentiful Hydra 70mm rocket? Should we slap that on Avenger Hummvees? Or IRIS-T? And how are M-shorad Strykers doing? The new EAGLS?!

[@elloco99999]

It's not 2 new stealth aircraft China is developing that is making waves on the internet but that these aircraft are portrayed as 6th gen aircraft that are already in service while the US has paused the NGAD program. Of course those aircraft are neither 6th gens nor in service but that eludes many people on the internet...

[@luluapple1067]

How you know it’s not 6th gen?

[@acoustic5738]

Youre right, although i would add, "could be between 5th and 6th gen.

[@kwonekstrom2138]

@@luluapple1067Well for starters... China doesn't use that nomenclature...

[@korana6308]

NGAD was never really paused it's just that it had complications with it's development, but they are and were channeling more money into it according to the latest news. Merging a few funding channels like the one from the FX AA. So I have no doubt that it will get released eventually in some shape or form ( and that is what I'm personally waiting for). But the thing is that, not many people realize that it won't be anytime soon. The official deployment day for both Russia, USA and China 6th gen crafts are 2030's or 2035 to be precise is where they supposed to enter the service officially, and before that point would be flying as test crafts etc.

[@accountantthe3394]

@@kwonekstrom2138 China doesn't say it isn't either...

[@ayyray7868]

Can you imagine what’s being developed in the classified and unacknowledged programs

[@thewatcher3561]

I think the one thats most intriguing for me is the model 437 plane, it has serious potential as a low cost patrol aircraft/ unmanned missile carrier. But you've already done a video on that plane 😀 One plane you missed is the unseen NGAD (probably on purpose) as its still figuring out what it wants to be when it grows up. But when the NGAD plane come out of the shadows, it'll probably look like something we've already seen and will be of no great surprise with regards to its shape. I'm surprised the fighter community hasn't thought to build a blended wing on the F-35 (similar to the F16-XL) and see how that goes 😇

[@MultiCappie]

As China's F-25 is barely more stealthy than an F-18, I'm impressed, they're better than the Russians by far, but I won't expect them to engage with F-35s any time soon.

[@Damons-Old-Soul]

In stealth alone, China and Russia have yet to match the F-117, more or less the B-2. The first being 1970's American Tech and the second being 1980's American Tech. The concept B-2 first flew in the 1980's, hence being tech of that decade.

[@korana6308]

Russia had surpassed it a long time ago. The Su57 is the only aircraft of the Russian fleet that has never been shot down whilst actively flying in a combat zone. Which proves it's stealth capabilities. Nothing comes even close to it's stealth. Russian mil. aircraft engineering is unmatchable.

[@razvanmazilu6284]

​@@korana6308That's all true. If you live in lala land.

[@bluemarlin8138]

@@korana6308The only combat zone the Su-57 has flown in is Syria, where the enemy wore sandals and didn’t even have any SAMs (but still eventually made Ruzzia tuck its tail and run from the Mediterranean). The Su-57 won’t even venture into Ukrainian-controlled airspace for fear of getting shot down. It’s a third rate excuse for a stealth aircraft, just like Ruzzia is a third rate excuse for a “power.”

[@iamscoutstfu]

@@korana6308 The SU-57 has been detected multiple times by targetting radars according to military outlets. Calm down sport. It isn't even designed to be particularly stealthy.

[@korana6308]

@@iamscoutstfu It has been flying in and out of the combat zone. The only 5th gen craft that did it and that is keep doing it daily. That is the only Russian craft that hasn't been shot down, the only one. So that proves that it is the best one at that. Detecting anything (even if that information is correct), doesn't matter and doesn't mean anything because it has AEW onboard, and literally creates electromagnetic copies of itself around itself as EW if needs be (it has radars and EW units all around it's fuselage). So even if it was true, it could have been doing so deliberately and on purpose, but we don't know and can't know for sure. The only objective metric is if it gets shot down. And as it stands the whole of NATO can't do anything about it and can't shoot it down. And it has been tested in active combat environment since 2015 in Syria (first as a test craft, and now a fully ironed out Su57M craft - the best 5th gen craft in the world).

[@caseyholland7860]

A well grounded briefing as always Alex. To your opening question on which topics we want more of, I am wondering about potential naval applications for the Valkyrie. Could it be deployed from its single point rail from say surface warfare assets such as cruisers or amphibious?

[@wmclt5588]

I would appreciate a short but comprehensive video on each of the projects. I know its a lot to work but would be informative as to were to spend tax dollars first. Strategic value plus cost benefit. Nice video

[@Falzyker]

SR-72: “Am I a joke to you!?”

That will be or is a surveillance aircraft not an attack or interceptor.

[@GregRoetter]

Thanks!

[@stormhawk31]

THANK YOU! And there's NOTHING to say that these converse aircraft are 6th generation fighters. In fact, by the looks of them, they're morning special. People REALLY jumped the gun on them.

How many stealth aircraft are in the us inventory: F-22 Raptor: 185 in total F-35 Lightning II: 408 in total B-2 Spirit: 20 in total B-21 Raider: 3 in testing

[@thomasvelazquez9789]

No surprise for me, thank you Alex 👍👍 great vid

[@bariman223]

Easy answer: the U.S military hasn't been providing videos of what it's testing; prioritizing secrecy over publicity.

[@barrykennedy9947]

That's my take on Chinese "six generation" fighters. Right now it is just an airplane that can fly.

[@Rusty-vl2oi]

😂 the rest of the world thinks otherwise. At least it shook the Pentagon during Christmas.

[@espoespo3557]

The Pentagon is still buying sh!t from Boeing? 😂

[@derpynerdy6294]

You forgot they have the legendary F15 modernized into F1SEX 😊

[@gelinrefira]

Ohh man, trying to make those domes off that 1.6B pot.

[@bbwphantom]

I can't think of anything witty to say so: Alex you rock

[@joeybabybaby5843]

ALEX Great video! Please inform us more about the 437 Vangard. Thanks!

[@bigdoze172]

The only impressive thing about seeing those jets fly around in china, is that they didn’t crash and burn on day 1. Way to go Xi 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@anotherbacklog]

The NGAD is just too stealthy that no one can even see it.

[@MiG-31893]

I wish that was the same for J-36, it is painful to look at

[@accountantthe3394]

​@@MiG-31893Yeah I bet it stings when Ngad is still stuck in ppt

[@oompalumpus699]

_Hey, that title belongs to Russia's 6th generation fighter. Don't steal it._

[@elvo6217]

Idk about anyone else but I saw vertical surface on the "6gen" aircraft

[@hankadelicflash]

"Three decades headstart," not when we keep letting them steal all our secrets. And forget surpassing us, isn't it bad enough that they just catch up?

[@Pakidesivlog]

Nice try diddy

[@johnt6213]

I would argue US stealth research started (accidently) with the flying wing aircraft in the 40's.

[@ypw510]

The Brits had the first powered flying wing in the 1930s. It was even before radar detection was a thing. The Soviet Union had flying wing gliders even before then.

We got stealth.

[@TripleZ89]

Can we just pause and admire how EVERY stealth program other countries started look like f22 rip offs?

[@LackofFaithify]

You realize that there are only so many shapes that make for the thing called stealth yeah? If you think its a copy cat issue, take it up with the laws of physics.

[@Pathfinder1932-t5d]

@@LackofFaithifyThey did copy it regardless of wether or not they were forced to by the inevitability of physics.

[@LackofFaithify]

@@Pathfinder1932-t5d Can't argue with such wisdom as that.

[@moonasha]

and F-35. In china's case, the reason is they literally stole the blueprints for both airplanes. That's why every chinese stealth aircraft looks like a strange amalgamation of F-35 and F-22 parts. The idea that "there's only one possible shape" is total BS, see the YF-23, the SU-57, the SU-75, etc. The B-21 looks nothing like the B-2. In Russia's case, they actually have competent aircraft designers, not just copy pasters.

[@DY-fy2jh]

And every flying wing aircraft looks like Ho229 rip offs. So what?

[@bigsteveh999]

You forgot the Chinese stealth looking flying wing drone similar to X-47B

[@cameronspence4977]

Oh another thing they copied huh lol whatb surprise

[@ChasWG]

LOVE THIS!!!! So well put Alex! Also, I recently saw that NOVA show you appeared on about UFOs or UAPs. Excellent work there too! I did the audio for the Alex Dietrich interview. I've been working in TV production for the past 30 years.

[@raptorsean1464]

Don't act like you know him, and you guys are friends and almost coworkers. 🤣 Nah, I'm just kidding, man. 🤣 I was just hating. And I liked your comment.👍

[@bowencreer3922]

You should do something on the radar cross section of the b1

[@JonathanSigwart-u2l]

How about the unaccountable one behind classified accounting..

[@amnesiai]

patiently waiting for the sr 72

[@Forevertrue]

I could not agree more. Alex. It's one thing to fly an aircraft without a rudder and another to call it a stealth fighter jet. Not at all the same.

[@robf8349]

The war over taiwan will be at its most likely before many of these systems are fully developed and produced. The crucial one to me is the Stingray stealth drone tanker. This is a critical need to keep our carriers effective without putting them in the firing line of thousands of Chinese ballistic missiles. Apparently low rate production is starting soon and I pray they can pump enough of these out in the next 4-5 years to at least equip our pacific carriers.

[@bluemarlin8138]

China doesn’t have thousands of ballistic missiles, and there’s no actual evidence that they have the capability to target-much less hit-warships far out at sea. That said, I agree on the tanker.

[@billscarnage]

The only thing that could be concerning is China's ability to ramp up production on any of them.

[@ObiWanShinobi917]

A full vid on the Stingray would slap ❤️

[@zenden9]

Why US panic and quickly rename B-21 as 6th gen fighter when China 6th gen fighter is unveiled.

[@Zulu4impi]

Bravo Alex, a realistic view of the battle space. Over reaction is as dangerous as not fully recognizing the potential of the Chinese developments. One can down play the potential of what we've seen knowing the current engines and look at their developments to date, if there should there be a quantum leap in development we know what to expect.

[@blacktemplar5970]

I love this channel, i always go away from your videos feeling informed and genuinely smarter...thank you

[@zmanhuber6924]

Cope, COPE! Omg 😂

[@kolideoskope]

The 437 Vanguard is neat. It got me thinking that we should revive the Convair Sea Dart idea and make an amphibious stealth fighter that doesn’t need a carrier.

[@WasabiSniffer]

I just want a stealth transport, loaded with paratroopers

[@CognitiveDissonance2.0]

Thank you for setting the record straight. The world learns about China's achievements in stealth aircrafts when we see them. While we learn about USA's advancements when we don't see anything!

[@sunsinger970]

The biggest difference this makes is our experience in using stealth craft. You'll better understand a technologies real limitations and how best to use it if you've got not just more but also a broader experience with it. This is in regards to operational planning more than just general use.

[@jasonariola6363]

Maybe he Chinese stole those plans also

[@nathanfisher1826]

Thanks

[@ascensionindustries9631]

The large triangular Chinese jet looks like they took design elements of two American stealth aircraft and thought, "We got 'em now. Ours will be double stealth."

[@DNHarris]

[Poor] Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery (and espionage).

[@accountantthe3394]

@@DNHarris How does one steal something that doesn't exist?

[@thomasromanelli2561]

@@accountantthe3394 The PLAN have been able to successfully "acquire" numerous technical schematics and other data from several programs, including both the F-22 and F-35. There have been criminal cases about those responsible for sharing national secrets. Although this data is incomplete, the Chinese aerospace companies do have talented engineers of their own, who then adapt foreign designs within the scope of their current manufacturing capabilities. The J-36 is presumed to be a riff on the proposed F-22FB variant- a twin seater stealth fighter/bomber that would work in tandem with the dedicated F-22 as a central node ISR platform or medium-to-long range bomber. The concept itself isn't new, although it does appear that the PLAN are dedicating lots of resources to make the concept operational. I was raised to be polite- even to PLAN internet trolls like yourself. Happy Mao Day!

[@cateyeszmg]

@@accountantthe3394 Time machine, maybe?

[@silversurfergw]

Let's meet in the sky and see who stays up there

[@DocWolph]

NG's Model 437 Vanguard looks like it will also be the USAF's new trainer jet.

[@MildandLazyGuy]

Boeing T-7 Red Hawk already filling that roll in progress.

[@DocWolph]

@@MildandLazyGuy "Looks like" but is not.

[@twotrackjack2260]

That program is facing significant delays unfortunately. ​@MildandLazyGuy

[@MildandLazyGuy]

@@DocWolph True. Boeing seemingly can’t get out of its on way any more. This is another program Boeing won by underbidding.

[@msb3235]

Thank god Uncle Sam still in lead and always prevail!

[@stevenoe6395]

Killer video!!!!!! Thanks for your work!!!!!!! Love the channel one of my favorites for sure and almost all the other channels I watch are car/truck building channels can't help it got nos in my blood lol!!!!!!!! Lol lol!!!!

[@RTPJu]

Brazil have a new 6th gen stealth fighter that no one can see. NO ONE

[@MichelVaillancourt]

... so how did you find out about it? You can't see it!

[@richardschipper5989]

I have a 7th gen bomber, drops right outa my butt

[@RTPJu]

@ My secret service told me

[@RTPJu]

@ I have the Death Star in mine

[@purpleldv966]

Thanks Alex for your effort to reestablish some equilibrium in this sensationalism-thirsty and information-war era! Your work is not only outstanding, but also invaluable for our society!

[@gravenguan]

lmao, all in ppt

[@RussetPotato]

Uncle Sam she does great work.

[@paraweir]

A common phrase comes to mind; 'Made in China'...

[@mmedved5567]

You obviously don't know much about Chinese tech and prooductin. Walmart isn't their main goal.

[@nimbusnation9584]

Thank you, Alex....its good to know that we still have a rational thinking adult in the room. Respect bro👍🏻

[@MrCateagle]

Some Gambit versions remind me of the configuration of Northrop's AGM-137A. There were several versions within that designation, not to mention the ground-launched BGM-137B for.the US Army. TSSAM deserves a good write up.

[@Waldohasaskit210]

I wonder if you could talk about why we have so many? It seems like a lot of these could be consolidated or made modular enough to fill multiple rolls and save money. If it's anything we've learned from Ukraine, it's that you need quantity as well as quality.

[@pyro1047]

You don't only seed 1 Crop for decades, or put all your eggs in 1 basket. That's a GREAT way to lose everything over a single point of failure being compromised or discovered. And we didn't "Just" develop the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon (Viper), F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet, or A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) either. They had to get adopted over the YF-23 Blackwidow II, X-32 JSF, F-20 Tigershark, YF-17 Cobra (Which like the F-20 was also decended from the F-5; but unlike it after both lost to the YF-16 in the USAF, it would persevere and go on to become the USN's F/A-18 "Hornet"), and the Northrop YA-9 which was basically an American Su-25 before the Su-25 existed. ALL had plenty of quality too, they just didn't get picked due to "Insert X Reason Here".

[@bdg77]

Another great job! 🎉

[@jclc4201]

God Bless America!! Yeah!

[@GregoryPrimm]

Where did you get the cool Bomb & missile props behind you?

[@cylentone]

He 3D prints most of them.

[@stevenoe6395]

I bet China's new stealth was a kite!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kimeli]

did you say that to yourself so that you can sleep at night?

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Chicken Little.......Thank you ALEX🇺🇸

[@Anarchy_420]

Lol Loyal Wingman, Skyborge, Gambit, and CCA's so many programs and names for endgame drone ;)

[@ravissary79]

Loyal wingman is a concept, but now it's also a product name by Boeing. Gambit is a branded product system/family of drones that network to accomplish tasks, some Gambit drones are CCAs perhaps functioning as wingmen, some are surveillance, some are ECM duty, etc. It's one companies solution to the NGAD integrated system question... CCAs aren't any if the above, but also all of the above, because it's not a program, a brand, a system or a concept, it's a type of drone: a drone designed to collaborate in a combat unit with manned aircraft as an AI teammate who functions obediently with limited advanced autonomy. It's like saying a mammals, a lion pride, a cat and Simba are all the same.... not really but yes? It's a confusion of categories.

[@Anarchy_420]

@@ravissary79 GAMBIT also happens to be a hypersonic rotation detonation missile.

[@ravissary79]

@Anarchy_420 and an x-men character... and a loyal wingman is also a guy at the pub who looks out for me... and a CCA is the Community Colege of Aurora, and the Commonwealth Care Alliance. There's a point to this?

[@alfeeman]

if you have to put drones into the list, then there is a LONG list of Chinese stealth drone already in service and is under development as well

[@slit555]

Ah yes Our myriad of nearly identical subsonic drones That’ll show em

[@ChevyRob313]

Love the new intro brother

[@EJack2841]

If the Vanguard went into production I'd like 1 in 5 to be manned. How much money, man hours, air frame stress would that have saved in permissive environments like Afghanistan & Iraq

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

Thanks for putting this into spot light! When everyone was going nuts over these things, I couldn’t figure out why?? Just as you mentioned we have had so many stealth projects for many years!! And I don’t think stealth alone is the end all be all.. but more of its sensor capabilities? That would be the real question… That Chinese fighter resembles the Firefox 😂

[@ambroseportis4334]

BUT, you know what they say - tech advantages are the least durable kind

[@quantenmoi]

Considering we might not have an IRS soon, how exactly is this all going to get paid for?

[@thudthud5423]

I wouldn't be surprised if the revelation of China's new stealth aircraft had people working on the NGAD and F/A-XX dropping their jaws and saying: "Hey! We've got a leak here!"

[@pyro1047]

Except artist depictions of the NGAD and F/A-XX have already been public for years now, the fact China copied the look without showing off ANY of the advanced systems that would actually make those systems dominant for a quick PR stunt and propaganda clip is like saying Lamborghini is worried about corporate espionage because a 3rd Party is selling Body Kits to make cheap cars "Look" like a 6yr old Lambo.

[@infinitewriter8135]

They not like us Nor could they ever be.🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@JohnJones-k9d]

It’s just better. Made in USA = utter garbage.

[@kimeli]

because they are not white?

[@accountantthe3394]

@@infinitewriter8135 You're right, they're better 😂

[@michaelpfister1283]

Everybody thinks we're behind because we're not talking about it. D'OH! lol

[@korana6308]

Quite the opposite. The US literally can't stop talking about it. Most of it is Hollywood and cartoons ( always has been).

[@ypw510]

@@korana6308 But a lot of what pieces like this are trying to counter is the huge enthusiasm in the Chinese internet for anything talking about how superior China is or will become. But they've never really proven it in combat. But they'll talk **** endlessly. The biggest thing is that China has never really conducted a modern war where their logistics and maintenance was severely tested.

[@korana6308]

@@ypw510 China no, but Russia (it's strategical and key ally) yes. You do get Chinese interests pushed here on youtube though because they aren't under sanctions and they have control over some parts of the US. The problem is that all of the Russian ones are immediately wiped out. (I literally subscribe to the particular Russian channel every week or so because they remove it every few weeks lol, and it's been banned like 30 times already). So I was more speaking in terms of the Russian "prowess", and how people from the US don't realize how good it is because they aren't being told about it or are being told "not true" information on purpose. But speaking of the Chinese I got nothing against them. We shall see how it goes I guess with their 6th gen as of now it's only prototypes, but they do produce good 5th gen fighter crafts now, and we know that J20 is a good craft because it was developed together with Russian engineers ( it's the modified "MiG 144" project). I've got nothing against the US crafts either. I just love the technology from every country... But you do get alot of hollywood dubious propaganda which is more so there just to create an image of "superiority" to rub on peoples egos without actually giving it a fair comparison to the adversary crafts and informing people correctly on the reality of things...

[@mbakkaltsit8045]

soo what we talking?? prototype test that fail to produced or fully prototype that actually flying and seems to readdy to produce

[@Go_ki_bu_ri]

If NGAD as a program is on hold, but FA-XX is still moving forward, could it be that someone is entertaining the once mentioned proposal to merge the two programs in order to save money? Perhaps using the FA-XX design as a basis for an aircraft that will eventually serve the requirements of both programs?

[@appa609]

Only if the air force brass swallow their pride. I wouldn't bet on it

[@pyro1047]

​@@appa609 The USAF STILL tries to scrap the A-10 constantly because the brass HATE the CAS mission, instead of just giving them to the Grunts who actually want them because "NO, ARMY CAN'T HAVE Fixed-WIng Combat Aircraft! That's OUR MONEY!" - USAF(Formerly USAAF). Which is WHY helicopters received SO much funding and development from the Army, and Attack Helicopters were created; which the AF still tried to get blocked so they could have the funding instead. So yeah... that sounds like USAF...

[@southtxgunner2388]

​@@pyro1047 Right, God forbid the army gets to fly fixed-wing aircraft on their own CAS missions, despite the fact the US Army hmwas flying fixed-wing aircraft before the US Air Force was even a thing. Our services need to stop with their acting out a spoiled sibling rivalry and collaborate like they should be

[@mydreamsaloft7040]

Russia [pulls out last year's junk]: Look, a hypersonic super stealth fighter! China [origami's a new paper plane]: Look, my great and wonderful civilization continues to ride the zenith of modern innovation and military power. America [scribbling] China: What you got there America? Russia: Ha! There's is nothing America is making that can beat _our_ technology! America [looks up]: Hm? China: What do you have to stand against our power? America: I have several past and current projects in the running, you'll have to be more specific.

[@mbakkaltsit8045]

the one with lot of budget pls

[@javiermac381]

The Chinese has US on a Dog Leash!

[@jeffreyexposito3803]

You have not mentioned the long list that remain under wraps and which may never be revealed to the public.

[@ABN460]

I would love to see America military social media post a pic of Chinese jets and just say “cute” 😭😭😭😭