The People's Republic of China currently works on a stealthy fighter plane called the J-20. This aircraft was inspired by American and Japanese designs. However, it is being developed in China by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. This aircraft is intended to be an air superiority fighter and precision striker.
The F-35 is similar in design to this aircraft. The aircraft is designed to carry two passengers, making China the first country to possess a stealth fighter capable of operating in a carrier environment. The aircraft is believed to have been photographed in primer paint at the Chengdu Aerospace Corporation plant.
The Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter, which has just completed its first flight was successfully flown and will soon be integrated into Chinese combat units. It has been successfully tested in mock air combats. It is not an all-aspect aircraft, but it has decent front-end stealth.
According to some reports, the J-20 has started South China Sea Patrols. These aircraft were built to fight fifth-generation American fighters. While they were spotted by Indian fighters and have not been used in combat, they are still unknown.
The War Zone reported in October that a strange, delta-wing, giantss aircraft was spotted at an air base in China. This aircraft is believed to be a decoy for the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter. It is believed that the aircraft was photographed in primer paint at an Chinese military plant. Whether it is a full-scale decoy or a true representation of the aircraft, it is unclear. The aircraft could be an early stage design or a prototype.
The Chinese military aircraft program tends to be very secretive. China's most powerful military weapon is the Chengdu J-20 stealth plane, but the program remains highly classified. China is also developing new long-range bombers. It is believed that the plane will be capable of reaching Guam without mid-air refueling. The plane will also be capable of flying in all weather conditions.
China's Zhuhai Airshow recently saw the J-20 stealth fighter undergo testing. The aircraft's missile payload was also showcased at the event. The aircraft will be capable to perform aerial fuelling, which is important for the Chinese military air force. They can be used in many roles including precision strike, aerial refueling, and air superiority fighters. The Chengdu J-20 is considered the pride of the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
There are rumors of China's stealth bomber program being a similar design to the B-2 Spirit. The aircraft's design doesn't seem suitable for a heavy payload platform. More likely, the aircraft will be used to fly medium-range fighter bombers.
The Chengdu J-20 aircraft is a twin engine aircraft. It was designed to be an stealthy, high performance fighter. It is based on the defunct YF-23 and is similar to the B-2 Spirit. It can be used for aerial refuelling operations and has four under-wing drop tanks pylons.