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The new Chinese stealth fighter will be ready within 10 years

Beijing, China - The words by the vice-commander of the air force

China may complete the realization and enter its fifth generation fighter stealth into service within the next 8-10 years. The announcement was made by Ho Weirong, the vice-commander of the Chinese air-force, during a tv interview released on national channel "Cctv". When we talk about fifth generation fighter, generally we refer to F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II American aircraft, possessing...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1111360
Rome, Italy, 11/12/2009 16:29
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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