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China Reveals Footage of Stealth Fighter Jet Development

China Reveals Footage of Stealth Fighter Jet Development

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.
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