For the first time, China has unveiled the production facilities of its fifth-generation fighters, hinting at the aircrafts’ readiness for carrier-based catapult launchers. At least two J-35 fighter jets were spotted in a hangar of its developer, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, during an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV on Tuesday. The stealth aircraft – covered…
New images of China’s J-20A stealth fighter have begun circulating on Chinese social media, with the photographer claiming the jet, also known as the Mighty Dragon, is rehearsing for a September military parade debut. The photos of the J-20A were shared on Wednesday alongside photos of the J-35, another fifth-generation Chinese stealth fighter. In recent…
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Pakistan’s reported procurement of J-35 jets from China signals that the stealth fighter is ready to enter the international market, potentially helping to finance development of more advanced weaponry for the People’s Liberation Army, analysts say. The sale would mark Beijing’s first export of fifth-generation jets to a foreign ally and is expected to recalibrate…
A car owner turned down compensation from a truck driver who hit her pink US$830,000 Rolls-Royce in Guangzhou, China, and then went viral when the story was posted online. But as well as inspiring admiration from some for her act of kindness, she was also accused by many others of staging the whole accident for…
US F-35 Lighting carrying out formation flying ‘One Aircraft, Multiple Roles’ China plans to induct the aircraft into the Air Force and the Navy, similar to the US F-35 which has three variants – The F-35A for the Air Force, F-35B for the Marine Corps and F-35C for the US Navy. The F-35A can take…
A model showing what a next-generation fighter might look like will go on show at China’s biggest air show this week as the country looks to gain an edge in the race to develop futuristic warplanes. The Baidi, or White Emperor, is a project from the state-owned aerospace and defence conglomerate AVIC to develop what…
An advanced Chinese carrier-based warplane is set to make its maiden appearance at the country’s largest airshow. The fourth-generation J-15D is equipped with technology designed to counter radar and missile systems and has been described by one military news portal as the world’s “most potent carrier-based electronic attack aircraft”. “Compared with the traditional J-15, the…
China’s newest stealth fighter is expected to be officially unveiled at a major air show this month, announcing its entry into service. Yue Gang, a retired colonel, said it was “very likely” that the plane would be officially unveiled at the show in Zhuhai in the southern province of Guangdong. The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation…