China's J-35 Becomes the Second 5th-Generation Fighter.

Science and Technology | Dated: 29 Nov 2024

In November 2024, China unveiled its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Shenyang J-35, during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, China.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - With this, China became the second nation in the world, after the United States of America (USA), to possess more than one fifth-generation fighter jet.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The J-35 is a twin-engine, single-seat supersonic stealth fighter developed by China for multirole missions.
  • (ii) It represents the country's second fifth-generation fighter, following the J-20.
  • (iii) The J-35's design closely resembles the U.S. Lockheed Martin F-35, with the main difference being that the J-35 is equipped with two engines, while the F-35 has a single engine.

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Recently, which Chinese aircraft became the second 5th-generation fighter?

Correct Answer: J-35

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About China

  • President: Xi Jinping
  • Capital: Beijing