China's Stealth Fighter Makes Its First Flight Test

An aircraft that is reported to be the Chinese stealth fighter, in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters

China Confirms Stealth Fighter Jet Tests -- The Guardian

US defence secretary says during visit to Beijing that Chinese president confirmed aeroplane's first test flight.

Hu Jintao confirmed today that China had carried out its first test flight of a stealth fighter jet, the US defence secretary said.

Robert Gates, who is in Beijing for talks to improve military ties, said the Chinese president had told him the jet's trial was not arranged to coincide with his visit.

Hu's confirmation came after accounts and pictures of the J-20 prototype's short flight appeared on Chinese websites. The fighter is believed to have flown for about 15 minutes over an airfield in the south-western city of Chengdu.

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