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Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, cruises at high airspeeds during the Air Power over Hampton Roads Air Show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 7, 2023. The Raptor has a sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust, allowing the aircraft to cruise at supersonic airspeeds without using afterburner, otherwise known as supercruise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Experts have recently warned that the PLAAF 5th gen fighter, thanks to the espionage efforts, is more advanced than it otherwise would be. But the real question is: has China been able to catch up?