Russian media is in an uproar: China's Air Force has received the world's first fifth-generation twin-seat fighter!
China will once again lead the transformation of the world's air forces!
On July 8, Russian media have been focusing on China's J-20S.
The People's Liberation Army Air Force has begun using the twin-seat version of the fifth-generation fighter jet J-20.
According to the magazine "Military Observation", this is the first fifth-generation aircraft to carry two crew members.
Russian military scientists said: "The twin-seat fighter, which has long been the subject of rumors, is expected to be named J-20S or J-20B, and was first unveiled in October 2021. It is expected to be able to more effectively distribute the workload of complex tasks."
Russian media pointed out that the range of the J-20 is much greater than that of its Western competitors, with an operational radius about twice that of the F-22 and F-35. Although the aircraft is highly automated, division of labor is particularly important considering pilot fatigue.
Russian media quoted Chinese reports stating that the J-20S is equipped with the 172nd Aviation Brigade, which is both a high-level training unit and a combat reserve unit. The decision to deploy the J-20S into a brigade may be because it is reportedly necessary to develop tactics different from the single-seat J-20.
Russian military scientists said they believe the J-20S is a front-line combat platform, and the entire force will be composed of it.
"These aircraft are expected to act as controllers for unmanned 'subordinate' aircraft, such as the Black Sword unmanned fighter currently under development. They can also perform electronic warfare functions in a series of modifications and serve as airborne command posts."
"Military Observation" believes: "China will once again lead the transformation of the world's air forces!"
Comments section: Russian netizens are emotionally agitated, Gsu Migsu said:
Here comes the Chinese plush again!! It's really annoying.
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