Summary
China has released footage of its J-20 and J-35 stealth fighter jets, showcasing their development and capabilities. These jets, designed to rival U.S. aircraft, highlight China's advancements in military aviation. The release comes amid U.S. countermeasures in the Indo-Pacific region using its F-35 jets.
Key Facts
- China showed video for the first time of its J-20 and J-35 stealth fighter jets.
- The J-35 is meant for aircraft carrier use, while the J-35A is for land use.
- China is the second country after the U.S. to develop two types of stealth fighters.
- The U.S. uses F-35 jets in Japan to counter China's military strength.
- The J-20 had its first flight in 2011 and now has two versions, J-20A and J-20S.
- China has the largest aviation force in the Indo-Pacific region and the third largest in the world.
- China's aircraft carriers use different systems to launch jets, like ski-jump decks and catapults.
- China's jets have advanced systems to engage enemy aircraft and share target information.
