What we know – and what we don’t know – about the next-generation fighter that made its first public appearance over Chengdu.

China has unveiled two groundbreaking sixth-generation fighter prototypes, signalling its ambition to redefine air dominance. Featuring tailless designs and cutting-edge stealth technology, these aircraft highlight advancements in AI integration,

China has stunned the world with the flight test of a new crewed heavy fighter jet featuring a tailless design and stealth technologies. China watchers buzzed about the possible roles of an advanced stealth fighter whose capabilities could rival those of US aircraft.

Viral images on Chinese social media show the sophisticated jets flying at low altitude. Analysts say it could mark a breakthrough in Beijing’s military modernization.

China recently revealed the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet. In videos posted on social media, the jet can be seen, resembling a tail-less stealth spacecraft.

The Sichuan is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck.

On December 26, 2024, in broad daylight, China took to the skies with the test flights of two presumed sixth-generation delta-wing fighter jets. The more documented of the two, the Chengdu delta-wing craft,