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China’s air force unveils new twin-seat J-20 stealth fighter jet in video
- It shows the computer-generated warplanes flying in formation as a patriotic song is performed
- Analysts say variant that could accommodate two pilots would provide more offensive capabilities
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China’s air force has revealed a new twin-seat version of its most advanced fighter jet in a music video marking 10 years since the J-20’s first flight.
Four of the computer-generated warplanes can be seen briefly flying in formation during the clip, which features three unidentified men performing a patriotic song about it being the air force’s time to conquer the skies and how it will defend every inch of China.
There has long been speculation that China was developing a two-seat version of the J-20, but the video – released by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China – marks the first time the concept has been unveiled.
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A People’s Liberation Army insider, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed that the air force was developing the new aircraft.
It is a variant of the J-20 Weilong, or Mighty Dragon – a single-seat, all-weather stealth fighter with precision strike capabilities that has featured in recent PLA shows of military might.
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Developed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the air force, it entered service in 2017 but has been dogged by engine problems.
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