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Zhuhai air show: China J-20 fighter jet in public debut Zhuhai air show: China J-20 fighter jet in public debut
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China has showcased its long-awaited J-20 stealth fighter in public for the first time.China has showcased its long-awaited J-20 stealth fighter in public for the first time.
The long-range, radar-evading jet did a flypast at an air show in the southern city of Zhuhai - the country's biggest meeting of plane makers and buyers. Two of the radar-evading jets did a 60-second flypast at the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong province - the country's biggest meeting of plane makers and buyers.
Until now, only bloggers had been given a preview of the plane, which analysts say resembles Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor jet. Previously the jets had only been seen by bloggers.
Beijing hopes the plane will improve the country's air force capabilities. The fighters are being seen as symbol of Beijing's desire to modernise and upgrade its military capabilities.
President Xi Jinping wants to toughen China's armed forces as it takes a more assertive stance in the region, especially in the South China and East China seas.
The J-20 has been developed and made by the Chengdu Aircraft Industries Group, a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China.The J-20 has been developed and made by the Chengdu Aircraft Industries Group, a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
Some have likened the new fighter to Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor jet, with industry analyst Bradley Perret of Aviation Week saying the jet was "clearly a big step forward in Chinese combat capability,"
Hotly anticipatedHotly anticipated
The fighter is not the only new piece of military hardware expected to be given an international audience for the first time.
China's International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition - also called Airshow China - has become one of the world's biggest events of its kind.China's International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition - also called Airshow China - has become one of the world's biggest events of its kind.
And though firms from around the world will exhibit at the meeting in Guangdong province, it is the latest Chinese aircraft and weapons that will get the most attention. And with China set to become the world's biggest aviation market in the next decade, the show is an opportunity for Beijing to demonstrate its ambitions in civil aviation as well as defence.
Although firms from around the world are exhibiting at the meeting, it is the latest Chinese aircraft and weapons that are getting the most attention on day one of the event.
The Y-20, China's first heavy transporter jet has already been unveiled.The Y-20, China's first heavy transporter jet has already been unveiled.
Also hotly anticipated is the AG-600 seaplane, the largest of its kind in the world and likely to be used for search and rescue missions as well as patrolling China's seas.Also hotly anticipated is the AG-600 seaplane, the largest of its kind in the world and likely to be used for search and rescue missions as well as patrolling China's seas.
A Xian H-6K bomber and the new Changhe Z-10K attack helicopter are also expected to make their first appearances.A Xian H-6K bomber and the new Changhe Z-10K attack helicopter are also expected to make their first appearances.