Shenyang FC-31

The Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon (Chinese: 鹘鹰), is a Chinese prototype mid-sized twinjet 5th-generation fighter aircraft designed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC). SAC's official nickname is "Gyrfalcon," although it has also been called the "F-60" or "J-21 Snowy Owl" (Chinese: 雪鸮) in various media accounts. Some military aficionados refer to it as the "Falcon Hawk." In the Chinese military, the J-XX designation is reserved for initiatives established and funded by the People's Liberation Army, but the FC-31 plane was created independently as a private project by the aircraft manufacturer.

China's most current fifth-generation fighter jet is the FC-31. Its capabilities are unclear, but it is likely to enter the Chinese military in the near future, either as a light and nimble replacement for the J-20 or as a new fighter jet for China's aircraft carriers. The FC-31 is lighter and simpler than many 5th generation fighter planes, yet it is nonetheless incredibly sophisticated, featuring stealth, supercruise, and a boatload of other incredible qualities. It must, however, demonstrate its worth because it has not yet been released. This is one of the best fighter jets in the world.

Role: Stealth multirole fighter
National origin: China
Manufacturer: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
Design group: 601 Institute
First flight: t31 October 2012
Status: Prototype