China's sixth-generation fighter jet may have completed its first flight

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China's new sixth-generation fighter jet, the AVIC Baidi Type-B, may have made its first flight, possibly becoming the first or second nation to achieve this milestone. Videos show the jet flying with a fifth-generation J-20 as a chase plane. The Baidi Type-B was unveiled in November 2024 at the Zhuhai airshow. Its capabilities remain unclear, and it is uncertain if this is the same aircraft seen in the flight videos. This development highlights China's advancements in military technology, particularly in fighter jets, as it seeks to close the gap with the United States and surpass Russia in certain areas.


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