China’s ‘6th Gen Fighter’: PR Stunt or Paper Tiger?

The Great Illusion: China’s 6th-Generation Fighter as a PR Stunt

China’s unveiling of its purported sixth-generation fighter jet was meant to awe the world. A sleek, tailless design with three engines and whispers of advanced stealth capabilities seemed to project an image of technological prowess. But, much like the hubristic illusions of Icarus, closer…