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China’s Ultra-Manoeuvrable Sixth Generation Tailless Fighter Demonstrates Extreme 90 Degree Turn Capability

New footage of the Chinese sixth generation fighter under development by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation has shown the aircraft making a sharp 90 degree turn in under two seconds, highlighting the extreme degree of manoeuvrability the design has achieved. First unveiled in December 2024, when it was the first sixth generation fighter ever shown in flight testing, the fighter has stood out for its very large size, allowing it to accommodate a particularly heavy radar and high weapons payload and supporting a very long range. While there were initially significant questions raised regarding its flight performance, footage from June 2026 has shown an extreme level of manoeuvrability. The latest footage is the first to show the aircraft making sharp turns, however, which is particularly challenging due to its tailless design.