Stealth Unmanned Fighter Jet Deployed in Tibet, U.S. Media Says Entering Semi-Operational Status: A Dangerous Signal for the U.S. Military!

Satellite images show that just two months ago, at least three GJ-11 "Lijian" stealth flying wing drones appeared at a military-civilian joint airport in Tibet. Two of them were painted gray, while the third was covered with a reddish-brown protective cover.

This deployment on the Tibetan Plateau is likely for operational testing. The high-altitude plateau environment has high elevation and complex climate, which can test the performance of drones under extreme conditions, such as takeoff, landing, and stealth capabilities. More importantly, it is widely believed that the GJ-11 will be used in conjunction with the J-20 stealth fighter in the future - the twin-seat version of the J-20 is particularly suitable for commanding these drones, achieving manned-unmanned collaborative operations.

In addition, there is also a carrier-based model of the GJ-11 being developed (not officially called GJ-11H or GJ-21), which can take off and land on aircraft carriers or amphibious assault ships, indicating that its application scope is expanding. In contrast, the U.S. military has been relatively cautious about similar designs in recent years, such as their stealth drone projects progressing relatively slowly, while China appears more proactive.

The GJ-11 has a stealth flying wing design, with a low radar signature, which may penetrate enemy air defense systems to carry out reconnaissance or attack missions.

For the U.S. military, this means that in the Indo-Pacific region, they may face more advanced unmanned threats, especially in high-altitude environments, where their own drones (such as the MQ-9 "Reaper") may not be as flexible as the GJ-11.

Additionally, the coordination between the GJ-11 and the J-20 could change the rules of aerial combat, forcing the U.S. military to reassess tactics in future confrontations.

The TWZ website believes that this is a dangerous signal for the U.S. military, indicating that they may have fallen behind China in the field of loyal wingman technology.

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1845651966130243/

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