The AVIC Baidi Type-B (白帝, lit. "White Emperor") is a 6th generation stealth fighter concept proposed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China and unveiled in November 2024.
| AVIC Baidi Type-B | |
|---|---|
| Role | Stealth fighter |
| National origin | China |
| Status | Under development |
Doubts of viability of aircraft
editIn November 2024, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) released footage of a mockup of the “integrated space-air fighter”, which it claims will be capable of dropping "munitions from space".[1] Critics have noted that such claims of space operations capability lack evidence and are "dubious".[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Dangwal, Ashish (November 12, 2024). "China's 6th-Gen Fighter Jet? Beijing Unveils "Supersonic Aircraft" Capable Of Dropping "Munitions From Space"". EURASIAN TIMES.
- ^ Kass, Harrison (November 14, 2024). "China's 'NGAD' White Emperor 6th Generation Fighter Is a Problem for the Air Force". The National Interest.