According to Singtao Daily comprehensive report, the second prototype of J20 stealth fighter aircraft, China’s fifth-generation of combat aircraft, made its first flight in Chengdu in the afternoon of May 16. The aircraft flew for approximately 20 minutes and then landed safely. The flight is said to be a complete success. In its report, the official website says, “This marks the turning of a new page in the research and development of our fifth-generation aircraft.”
The official media did not give a report at the site, but all the major military websites in China provided netizens with live report on the first flight of the second prototype of J20 marked “#2002”. It is said that preparations for the first flight of #2002 fighter aircraft was made in the morning of May 16. First, two high-speed taxiing tests were carried out on the runway. In the afternoon more than…
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I see the photos and I can’t help but think about how the USSR liked to show off their military hardware, too.