New equipment, including the J-35A fighter jet, will debut at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, China’s Air Force announced on Tuesday.
Apart from the J-35A medium-sized stealth fighter, the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile weapon system and a new attack reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle will also be unveiled for the first time at the air show, said Niu Wenbo with the Air Force equipment department at a press conference.
The air show, scheduled for Nov. 12-17 in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, features a diverse range of activities including aerobatic displays, according to Air Force spokesperson Xie Peng.
The aircraft set to fly at the show include the J-20, J-16, and the YY-20A for refueling. The cargo hold of Y-20 aircraft will also be open to the public.
China officially reveals its 5th generation stealth J-35A fighter jet at Zhuhai.
And a quick comparision with American F-35A jet. pic.twitter.com/taZZ4yTITg
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The event coincides with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force, which falls on Nov. 11.