Washington envoy interview stresses ‘strategic ambiguity’ SINA English - China News, Special Coverage, Photo, Video, Business, Entertainment, City Guide, Sports & Olympics. The Kyunghyang Shinmun. Xinhua – China, World, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Photos and Video | English.news.cn. English・ニュース. Chinadaily US Edition. Donga.com[English donga] China Developing a 2nd Stealth Fighter? Video and screen shots of an aircraft fuselage covered in camouflage tarp seen in late June have fueled rumors that China may be developing a second fifth-generation aircraft, known as the J-21 “Snowy Owl.”
Whether a new stealth aircraft is being developed, at a time when Chinese engineers are still struggling with the Chengdu J-20, remains to be seen, but military analysts are of the view that this is not impossible, especially if the aircraft are to play different roles. Much speculation has surrounded Chengdu Aircraft Co.’s (CAC) J-20 stealth aircraft since it made its debut in January 2011, coinciding with then-U.S.
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates’ visit to Beijing. So far, the existence of two J-20 prototypes — the 2001 and 2002 — has been confirmed, and several test flights appear to have been held. Contemporary Chinese military doctrine, furthermore, supports the logic for the development of a long-range stealth bomber.