China's Newest Stealth Fighter The J-31 (Updated)

China 'Makes First Test Flight' Of New Stealth Fighter Jet -- The Telegraph

China's second stealth fighter has made its first test flight, state media reported on Thursday, in a boost to the country's air capabilities even though the plane is unlikely to be deployed for years.

The J-31, the second stealth plane to be unveiled by China in less than two years, flew for 11 minutes on Wednesday morning, the state-run Global Times reported, citing an eyewitness.

Photos posted online by Chinese military enthusiasts appeared to show the black-painted combat plane in mid-flight. Images of the aircraft were first leaked online in September.

China's first stealth fighter, the J-20, was unveiled in early 2011 but is not expected to enter service until 2018. The country's first aircraft carrier entered service last month, with others capable of carrying aircraft expected to follow.

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More News On China's Maiden Flight Of The J-31

First video of China’s new stealth fighter -- Washington Post
Photos show second China stealth fighter prototype -- AP
Second Chinese stealth fighter makes test flight -- The Guardian
State Media: New China Stealth Fighter in Test Flight -- Defense News/AFP
Photos Show Second China Stealth Fighter Prototype -- New York Times/AP
China: New stealth fighter tested -- UPI
J-31 fighter roars off on maiden flight -- China.org.cn
China Tests Fifth-Generation Jet Fighter -- RIA Novosti
China launches second stealth fighter with Russian engine -- Economic Times
China's latest stealth fighter takes to the air -- Janes
J-31 fighter roars off on maiden flight -- Global Times
China's 2nd stealth fighter makes debut -- Global Times
China’s Newest Stealth Fighter Takes Flight -- Danger Room
PICTURES: New Chinese fighter conducts maiden flight -- Flight Global
China’s New J-31 Stealth Fighter Takes Off on Maiden Flight -- Defense Update
China's Newest Stealth Fighter Flies -- Foreign Policy

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