Chinese Air Force Appears to Surpass U.S. in Sixth Generation Fighters

China test-flew what appears to be a sixth-generation crewed combat aircraft, according to videos released Thursday.

Why it matters: If the fighter jet proves to be sixth generation, it would make China the first country to complete and fly such an advanced aircraft, putting the United States behind China in this crucial technological race.

Details: It is suspected that the plane flew over Chengdu and was led by the Chengdu Aerospace Corp. Some thought China was trying to look more advanced than it actually is, but the amount of footage circulating on social media makes that possibility less likely.

• In the video, the plane flies alongside and seems much larger than the J-20, a sizable and powerful fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
• The new plane’s advanced stealth technologies could redefine warplane invisibility.
• This aircraft can likely destroy targets from greater distances, changing air dominance strategies.
• It is believed to be an “integrated space-air fighter,” capable of flying at supersonic speeds and able to operate in space.

There is also speculation that China tested a second sixth-generation model on December 20.

This development will likely push the U.S. to hasten its plans for sixth-generation aircraft.

Prophesied advancement: The Bible prophesies that China will soon play a leading role in a massive military alliance that is so technologically advanced that not one munition will be spent in vain. The rise in China’s military technology is setting the stage for the fulfillment of this prophecy.

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