# Chinese Aerospace

The Architect of China’s Wings: Gu Songfen and the Century-Long Quest for Aerospace Autonomy

Gu Songfen, the legendary designer of China's first indigenous supersonic fighters and a pioneer of domestic aerodynamics, has passed away at 96. His career was instrumental in shifting China's aerospace industry from Soviet-style imitation to independent innovation, laying the groundwork for modern projects like the J-20 and C919.