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China completes prototype of stealth fighter: reportsBeijing (AFP) Jan 5, 2011 China appears to have completed a prototype of its first stealth fighter, highlighting Beijing's military modernisation drive, but experts said Wednesday the jet will not be operational for years to come. Photographs published online and Chinese military sources cited by the Japanese media indicate a test model of the J-20 fighter has been finished, with taxi tests carried out last week at an airfield in southwestern China. The news comes just days before a visit to Beijing by US Defence Secreta ... read more |
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