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The J-31, China's second fifth-generation stealth fighter designed by Shenyang Aircraft Industry Group, is considered a better option than the US-built F-35 for developing nations according to the Moscow-based Russian Military News Network.
After the first test flight of a prototype of the fighter on Oct. 31, the Russian website said the new fighter is apparently much lighter and cheaper than the J-20 developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, which had its maiden test flight early last year. Because of this, it may become a strong competitor to Lockheed Martin's F-35. Since the J-31 looks very similar to F-35, Russian Military News Network raised the suspicion that Chinese engineers may have developed the new aircraft with blueprints stolen from six US major aviation companies three years ago.
Read the full story at Want China Times