Photos leaked online appear to show a prototype of China's J-20 stealth fighter jet. Photograph: PhotoshotChinese Stealth Jet Starts Talk of Russian Aid -- Aviation Week
Similarities between a new Chinese fighter jet and a prototype Russian plane have led to suggestions that Moscow may be quietly helping Beijing compete with the world’s military powers, Reuters reported.
Experts say the fifth-generation J-20 fighter, which made its maiden flight in January during a visit of the U.S. defense secretary, could have its origins in the Mikoyan 1.44 stealth jet that never made it to the production line.
A highly-placed source close to Russia’s defense industry said the similarities suggested Mikoyan technology had been passed into the hands of Chinese arms designers.
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Update: Report: Russia sold China tech for J-20 -- DoD Buzz
My Comment: Since the beginning of this year experts have been wondering on how China was able to develop their stealth jet program so quickly .... hmmmm .... now we know.