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A prototype of China’s sixth-generation fighter jet, dubbed the “White Emperor” or “Baidi,” has reportedly completed its maiden flight over Chengdu. Accompanied by the fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter, this marks a major milestone in China’s military aviation development.
The fighter jet debuted as a mockup at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow.

Expected to enter service around 2035, the “White Emperor” positions China among the frontrunners in next-generation fighter technology, alongside the United States and Europe.

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History will likely judge today’s US general officers poorly. With the resources, education, and technology available to them, they are faring poorly against much less resourced enemies when conflicts are not won quickly and decisively. Our enemies’ generals run circles around our generals when war is prolonged.

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