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China Unveils New Stealth Fighter Jet J-35A
China's new J-35A stealth fighter jet, a medium-sized multirole aircraft, will be showcased at Airshow China 2024. This makes China only the second country, after the US, with two types of stealth fighters.
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People’s Liberation ArmyShenyang Aircraft Design And Research InstituteMinistry Of National Defense Of The People's Republic Of ChinaUs Air ForceUs Marine Corps
Wang MingzhiWang YongqingNiu Wenbo
- What are the future plans for the J-35 series?
- Wang Yongqing, chief expert at the Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute, stated that the J-35 series will have multiple variants for both air and naval forces, and that the "A" in J-35A denotes its current development phase.
- When and where will the J-35A be publicly shown?
- The J-35A will be displayed at the Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai from November 12-17, alongside other new Chinese military hardware such as the H-19 missile system and new UAVs.
- What technological features make the J-35A a stealth fighter?
- The J-35A's design incorporates advanced technologies to reduce its visibility to radar and other detection systems, making it difficult for enemies to spot.
- How does the J-35A differ from China's other stealth fighter, the J-20?
- The J-35A is a medium-sized, multirole stealth fighter jet designed for air combat and air-to-surface attacks, unlike the heavier, air-superiority focused J-20.
- What is the significance of China's new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A?
- China has unveiled its new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, making it only the second country after the US to possess two types of such aircraft.