Developer of China’s J-35 series fighter jets uses 3D printing to advance warplane structural development, building lighter, stronger aircraft

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As aviation equipment advances toward lighter, higher-performance and multifunctional designs, 3D printing is emerging as a key technology for overcoming traditional manufacturing constraints. A key laboratory at AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute, the developer of China's J-35 series fighter jets, has made breakthroughs in the practical application of 3D printing in aircraft development, according…

A J-35 stealth fighter jet is ready to take off from China's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian (Hull 18). Three types of aircraft recently completed their inaugural electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing trainings on the aircraft carrier.(eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Ju Zhenhua)

Thursday marked two years since the J-35A, China's domestically developed medium stealth multi-role fighter, made its public debut. ...

A state media program aired on Saturday night labeled the J-35A stealth fighter with the codename Yunlong (Cloud ...

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