Take a look at one of the most likely opponents of the Chinese Navy's carrier-based fighter in the future: the silent version of Bumblebee, the latest iteration of the active Super Hornet. Improvements focus on:

Look at one of the most likely adversaries for the Chinese Navy's carrier-based fighters in the future: the silent version of bumblebee

Boeing has unveiled the latest iteration of the active Super Hornet. The improvements focused on: First, two conformal fuel tanks with a total capacity of 1,590 kg (3,500 lbs) were installed on the back of the aircraft, and the combat range was increased by 241 km, reaching a total of 3,500 km; The second is to replace the enhanced thrust F-414 engine; Third, the back of the aircraft is equipped with a ball omnidirectional missile laser defense warning system; The fourth is to adopt new invisible paint and carry a capsule weapon compartment. Claimed to improve stealth performance by 50%; Fifth, it is equipped with a multi-functional infrared aiming and tracking system; Sixth, a new generation of cockpit and helmet display system.

The above improvements will bring its maximum takeoff weight closer to 34 tons, equaling the F-14's record for the heaviest U.S. carrier-based fighter.