J-35 mirror stealth coating

China’s J-35 Fighter Shows Mirror-Like Coating, Sparks Stealth Buzz

New photos of China’s J-35 carrier-based stealth fighter are making the rounds online, and they show something unusual. Instead of the typical dark grey finish, the jet’s skin looks bright, smooth, and almost mirror-like. The images started circulating in mid-August 2026 and picked up steam around August 19. Since then, military watchers and defense outlets…

Read More