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.

Mao’s Birthday, China showcased a diamond-shaped, tailless-design aircraft soaring alongside China’s fifth-generation J 20 stealth fighter. The media, especially social media, was immediately ablaze with stories that the tailless aircraft was

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,

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.

Videos and images shared on social media showed the unfamiliar fighter jet soaring over Sichuan province in China on Dec. 26. (Credit: Reuters)

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,