Designers Are Puzzled After China’s Double-Aircraft Reveal
China revealed a large trijet on Dec. 26 with a configuration that points to a strike role and a regional mission.
Credit: Colin Throm/AW&ST
China’s debut of two new combat aircraft sparked immediate speculation that Beijing had revealed sixth-generation fighters ahead of anything similar emerging in the U.S. But close analysis indicates one is optimized for medium-range strike missions while the other features puzzling design choices...
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