Analysts are uncertain how much demand there will be for the fighter in the face of competition from the US F-35 or cheaper alternatives
The J-35A spent more than a decade under development by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of AVIC. It was officially delivered to the People’s Liberation Army last year, after featuring in a major military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
China has been promoting the sale of the jets overseas, displaying models at various international defence exhibitions, including last year’s Paris and Dubai air shows.
