F-22 Raptors fly above Syria in 2018. A top Chinese aircraft designer says the US stealth fighters were designed for combat in Europe and could face challenges in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE / US Air Force
America’s F-22 stealth fighter may be limited in Asia-Pacific conditions, China’s J-20 designer says
- Aircraft has been sent to the region but was designed for combat in Europe, which could affect its capabilities, according to Yang Wei
- China’s answer to the Raptor has yet to be put to the test in a real combat situation, military expert notes
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F-22 Raptors fly above Syria in 2018. A top Chinese aircraft designer says the US stealth fighters were designed for combat in Europe and could face challenges in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE / US Air Force