1/144 PLA J-20 Stealth Fighter Test Flight Heungtianba Airport Chengdu 2011

Features:
- Fully detailed 1/144 PLA J-20
- Stylish metal stand included
- Pre-assembled
China surprised the world on January 11, 2011 with the maiden flight of its first ever stealth fighter, the J-20. The surprising disclosure of this new fifth-generation aircraft signals China??s bid to join the exclusive club of stealth-aircraft operators. The new single-seat fighter flew for 20 minutes after taking off from Heungtianba Airbase in Chengdu, and although its introduction into military service with the People??s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is still some years off, it??s a milestone for China and its manufacturer Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. The J-20 is larger and heavier than the American F-22A Raptor, and it uses thrust vector-controlled nozzles (TVC) on its twin jet engines. Its large s