A Total Beast: At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai last week, China's People's Liberation Army Air Force unveiled the twin-seat variant of its Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter, known as the J-20S. This aircraft is the world's first twin-seat fifth-generation stealth fighter intended for combat roles rather than training.

-The J-20S is designed for missions including electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses, and controlling unmanned aerial systems as Loyal Wingmen. A leaked photo revealed a sophisticated cockpit with an "intelligent control hub" to reduce pilot workload.

-The airshow also featured a brief aerial performance by China's J-35A carrier-based stealth fighter, highlighting the nation's advancements in aviation technology.

The People's Liberation Army Air Force's (PLAAF's) Mighty Dragon took to the sky on the opening day of the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. The biennial airshow kicked off on Tuesday outside the city of Zhuhai in the Guangdong province – the first since Beijing lifted Covid-19 restrictions last year.

In the skies overhead, four Chengdu J-20S Mighty Dragon........

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