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China: J-20 will have a "stealth" refuelling probe
It will permit to use it in long-range operations
After the first flight with missiles aboard the Chengdu J-20 Chinese could soon also make its baptism for air refuelling, allowing the fifth-generation aircraft to reach targets further away from the take-off airport. The indiscretion is reported by the Chinese press since in a television service would have been shown the integrated supply probe of the J-20, installed on the right side of the cockpit...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency