China Unveils New Advanced Combat Aircraft Written 2 January 2025

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China Unveils New Advanced Combat Aircraft

New Chinese fighter jet seen over Chengdu. | Credit: CNA; YouTube; framegrab

Aviation Week reports, “New Chinese combat aircraft broke cover in a flood of social media photos and videos on Dec. 26 showing them in flight and revealing two new examples of China’s evolution as an aerospace innovator. One new aircraft appeared in social media posts revealing a large, three-engine warplane with a cockpit and diamond-style wing with no vertical tails. Yaw control appears to be managed by Northrop Grumman B-2-style split rudders.”
Full Story (Aviation Week)