China unveils its new Stealth Fighter
China officially pulled the curtain back on its new fifth-generation stealth fighter — the Shenyang J-31 Falcon Eagle — during a defense air show in Zhuhai, Guangdong outside of Hong Kong today.
The show of force comes two days into a visit to China by President Barack Obama for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting of world leaders in Beijing.
The J-31 represents China’s chief competitor for arms market share against the U.S.’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, from which the J-31 draws a number of extremely similar design elements.
The jet features a host of stealthy, radar-evading design elements lifted from the Lockheed Martin-built F-35 multi-role fighter, including the sensor-loaded nose section, trapezoid-shaped wings, dual tails and general styling and size — elements that will help the J-31 beef up Chinese air dominance in the East and South China seas.
In terms of becoming a more significant force in arms manufacturing, Chinese officials believe the J-31 will be popular among countries banned from purchasing exported U.S.-made arms.
Source AP
China unveils its new Stealth Fighter!
China officially pulled the curtain back on its new fifth-generation stealth fighter — the Shenyang J-31 Falcon Eagle — during a defense air show in Zhuhai, Guangdong outside of Hong Kong today. The show of force comes two days into a visit to China by President Barack Obama for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting of world leaders in Beijing.
Highway to the Dangerzone
China unveils its new Stealth Fighter! China officially pulled the curtain back on its new fifth-generation stealth fighter — the Shenyang J-31 Falcon Eagle — during a defense air show in Zhuhai, Guangdong outside of Hong Kong today. The show of force comes two days into a visit to China by President Barack Obama for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting of world leaders in Beijing.
Highway to the Dangerzone
Can it still be referred to as “stealth” if Marisa is discussing it here? Two engines and one seat? Is there a message here?
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China unveils its new Stealth Fighter! China officially pulled the curtain back on its new fifth-generation stealth fighter — the Shenyang J-31 Falcon Eagle — during a defense air show in Zhuhai, Guangdong outside of Hong Kong today. The show of force comes two days into a visit to China by President Barack Obama for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting of world leaders in Beijing.
Highway to the Dangerzone
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