China's Sixth Generation Fighter

[Lonewolf_50]

Allegedly, a blue print was leaked and this awesome bit of aviation technology will raise the bar on air superiority.
I wonder if it will cost less than an F-35.

China's Next-Gen Fighter Jet Blueprint Revealed: Catching Global Attention (kangnamtimes.com)

Add grains of salt as necessary.

[Ninthace]

Still got a driver's seat I see.

[Less Hair]

Two APUs for Mach 6?

[Lonewolf_50]

Another fun look into the future that may have the Chinese rushing to get their 6th gen out first ...
Meet the X-44 Manta: What the New NGAD Stealth Fighter Will Look Like? - 19FortyFive

NGAD: I wonder of there's a betting line on how far over budget and how delayed that program will be?

[DogTailRed2]

What determines what is the next generation of an aircraft?

[downsizer]

Originally Posted by munnst

What determines what is the next generation of an aircraft?

Internet spotters.

[DogTailRed2]

Originally Posted by downsizer

Internet spotters.

No I'm serious. Next gen is always bandied about. Next gen to what? There have been many aircraft between each generation. Just wondering what makes an aircraft to be considered the next generation? Or is it just a random non sensical thing?

[Video Mixdown]

Originally Posted by munnst

No I'm serious. Next gen is always bandied about. Next gen to what? There have been many aircraft between each generation. Just wondering what makes an aircraft to be considered the next generation? Or is it just a random non sensical thing?

A quick search online will reveal a pretty accurate description with examples. It hardly bears repeating here.