The production of Chinese fifth-generation fighters this year | Intel Slava Z

The production of Chinese fifth-generation fighters this year will exceed the production of American competitors - the F-35

The number of F-35 Lighting II produced in 2024 has been reduced by 30–50% due to the inability to begin production of the improved modification TR-3 (Technology Refresh 3).

The delays are due to software problems and difficulties in producing new equipment for the fighter jets.

Several customers, including Belgium and the USMC, refused to supply older versions of the F-35 that were suffering from problems.

Lockheed Martin has reduced its production plan in 2024 to 75-110 units. Although it was planned to make at least 150.

Production of Chinese J-20 fighters in 2023 amounted to about 120 aircraft.