{"id":25832,"date":"2024-11-14T00:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T22:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=25832"},"modified":"2024-11-14T15:35:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:35:02","slug":"china-unveils-stealth-fighter-jets-and-showcases-aerial-prowess-at-zhuhai-airshow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/china-unveils-stealth-fighter-jets-and-showcases-aerial-prowess-at-zhuhai-airshow\/","title":{"rendered":"China unveils stealth fighter jets and showcases aerial prowess at Zhuhai Airshow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The 2024 China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, has brought together over 1,000 exhibitors from 47 countries, making it China\u2019s largest airshow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese companies showcased a range of groundbreaking technological innovations, including flying cars, advanced cargo planes, spacecraft, and next-generation military fighter jets. The event highlighted China’s significant strides in aerospace and aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event primarily focused on showcasing China\u2019s advancing military technology and highlighted the country\u2019s ambitions to solidify its position as a global leader in aerospace and military manufacturing while bolstering its economic partnerships. Here is an in-depth look at the show\u2019s prominent military showcases, the strategic agreements signed, and the event’s projected economic and geopolitical impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stealth fighters and drones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zhuhai Airshow displayed some of China\u2019s most advanced stealth aircraft, including the J-35A and J-20 fighters. The J-35A, a fifth-generation carrier-based stealth fighter, is designed for advanced combat operations and marks a significant step in China\u2019s naval aviation capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally, the J-35A was intended for export, before evolving into a carrier-capable model for the PLA Navy\u2019s growing aircraft carrier fleet. However, the People\u2019s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has shown renewed interest in adopting a land-based version of the jet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A model of CH-7 stealthy unmanned aircraft is displayed alongside mockups of air-to-ground missiles at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 13, 2024. (Image Credit: Reuters\/Sophie Yu)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Alongside it J-35A, the larger J-20 stealth fighter was also showcased, demonstrating its advanced air-combat capabilities, positioning it as a rival to the U.S. F-35. The stealth drone CH-7, noted for its maritime surveillance capabilities, also made an appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts believe the CH-7 can support strategic ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) operations, such as monitoring U.S. naval activities and tracking aircraft carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China’s Wing Loong-X drone was also on display. Developed by AVIC, this medium-altitude, long-endurance drone features cutting-edge technology and boasts a large payload capacity with a range of combat-ready equipment, including sonar buoy pods, torpedoes, and anti-ship missiles. With recent test flights underway, the Wing Loong-X stands at the forefront of China’s unmanned aerial system innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


World\u2019s largest uncrewed ship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The JARI-USV-A “Orca,” developed by China, is a cutting-edge large unmanned combat vessel with a unique trimaran hull, equipped with advanced features like a Vertical Launch System (VLS) for missiles, a rear helipad for UAVs, and a specialized integrated mast with multiple radar arrays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable for its size, it displaces 420 tons and measures 58 meters in length, making it the largest combat USV globally, much larger than comparable U.S. unmanned surface vessels. The Orca’s design prioritizes stealth, featuring radar-resistant technology that enhances survivability in high-risk zones. Capable of speeds up to 40 knots and a range exceeding 4,000 nautical miles, it is optimized for extended missions as a forward defense vessel or \u201cpicket ship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSSC \u2018JARI-USV-A\u2019 USV \u201cOrca\u201dto Debut in China Zhuhai Airshow | Length – 58m, Beam Width – 23m, & Displacement – 500t pic.twitter.com\/hGEYk4H4mB<\/a><\/p>\u2014 David Wang (@Nickatgreat1220) November 9, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>