China has announced plans to build a new two-seat variant of the J-20 fifth-generation fighter that Chinese officials say will dramatically increase the platform s offensive capabilities.
The variant s new features would be major changes for the jet, but all of these changes should be regarded as notional at best right now.
China has announced plans to begin production of a new two-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20 fifth-generation fighter that would, according to Chinese officials, dramatically increase the platform s offensive capabilities.
This announcement comes on the heels of China s other significant J-20 announcement this week, relating to China s decision to stop sourcing Russian engines for their stealth fighter. China will instead modify an existing domestic power plant for its purposes.