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The Chinese military is planning to present the latest multi-purpose stealth fighter J-35A to the general public at the Zhuhai Air Show. This is reported by the publication "Ta Kung Pao". The publication notes that the presentation is timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PRC Air Force.
The announcement of the upcoming presentation of the J-35A, made at a special press conference the day before, intrigued military experts around the world. The fact is that this aircraft is positioned by the Chinese authorities as a competitor to the American F-35 fighter. But the PRC emphasizes that in many respects their development is much more perfect.
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– the publication says.
The publication adds that the deck of the aircraft carrier from which this fighter will take off must be equipped with an electromagnetic ejection system to ensure smooth takeoff and landing of the J-35A.
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Experts interviewed by Ta Kung Pao draw attention to the fact that the exact characteristics of the J-35A are still kept secret. But it is assumed that the vector nozzle technology can be used in the engine of this aircraft.
– emphasizes the author of the material.
It is worth noting that the upcoming presentation of the J-35A is considered by the Chinese press and military experts exclusively in the context of a possible confrontation between China and the United States. Therefore, it turned out to be impossible to avoid comparison with the American F-35 fighter in this case.
– A Chinese military expert named Li emphasized in a comment for Ta Kung Pao.
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He added that the J-35 should be launched in series, and in the future it can also be used as a deck-based aircraft, which will significantly increase the overall power of the PRC's naval and air operations.
Speaking about the theater of operations in which the J-35A can be used, the publication predictably mentions Taiwan.
Wang Xiansui, director of the Center for Strategic Studies at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, believes.
We should add that images of the newest Chinese multi-purpose fighter J-35A have been published on the front pages of many print and electronic publications of the People's Republic of China today, and the first video footage of the alleged flight of this aircraft has even appeared on video hosting sites.
