China's 6th generation fighter jet can break through the atmosphere and enter space.

Images believed to be from the first flight of China's sixth-generation, cutting-edge fighter jet surfaced on social media on Thursday. Chinese military officials confirmed these claims. An aircraft with a triangular, tailless design was spotted flying during the day over the skies of Chengdu in southwestern Sichuan province. In the shared videos, the aircraft was seen being accompanied by a fifth-generation J-20 fighter jet.

LEFT THE US AND RUSSIA BEHIND

While observers suggest that the aircraft may possess state-of-the-art stealth and durability features, the fighter jet has not yet been officially introduced. It has been claimed that the new-generation aircraft technologically outpaces US and Russian-made fighter jets like the F-35. There are also claims that the aircraft can reach hypersonic speeds and even ascend into space.

TOOK FLIGHT ON MAO ZEDONG'S BIRTHDAY

The first flight of the cutting-edge aircraft coincided with the birthday of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China. Many Chinese viewed this flight as a symbolic tribute to the former leader.

RIVALS LEFT BEHIND

Chinese experts believe that the country's first sixth-generation stealth fighter can achieve even greater speeds when it reaches hypersonic speeds. Chinese state media confirmed claims that the aircraft is indeed a "stealth fighter." An expert speaking to the South China Morning Post asserted that the Chinese military has created an aircraft that exceeds "global fighter jet standards." Experts claimed that this new fighter jet has technologically left behind the US's F-35 and Russia's Su-57 aircraft.

The aircraft is believed to be produced by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. This group is one of China's manufacturers of fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles. It has been claimed that the aircraft enhances flight performance and maneuverability using artificial intelligence. Observers noted that the aircraft was flying with its landing gear extended, a practice often seen in the early stages of test flights.