China tests new Stealth jet fighter

Chinese Stealth jet, J-20

Source: Press TV
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China has reportedly tested a new Stealth jet known as J-20 that very much resembles the American Stealth version of the aircraft.

Several new photos of the Chinese Stealth aircraft have already been published on the Internet.

China's aviation tests take place at a time when US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is to visit the country in the coming days.

Gates, who has postponed his visit to China several times in the past, will eventually pay a visit to the country next week.

Military observers believe that the Chinese Stealth fighter will not be used in its army before 2017.

However, China's access to the high technology of building J-20 can considerably increase that country's military capabilities. The technical specifications of the plane are quite similar to those of the US F-22 fighter aircraft.

A Chinese military official recently said that China will deploy its new J-20 Stealth plane during 2017-2019.

China's military budget has increased considerably in recent years. According to official figures, the country's defense budget is about $70 billion.

Chinese President Hu Jintao will visit the US next week, concurrent with the upcoming tour of China by Gates.