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FC-1: a "Little dragon" against the third generation fighters

Beijing, China - The new Chinese multirole light fighter would have been designed to compete in the international market with the third generation fighters

The airframes of the new multirole light fighter produced by Chinese Chengdu, the FC-1 Xiaolong (small dragon), are four now. The latest one will perform its maiden flight next April, while it seems that the mass production has already been decided by Chinese Government, for an unclear number of airplanes. The aircraft, produced in cooperation with Pakistani aerospace industry, represents a clear answer...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 102515
Rome, Italy, 09/01/2004 14:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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