# flight testing

China’s J‑20 Moves From Prototype to System: Rare Footage Shows Integrated Manned‑Unmanned Trials

Chengdu has released footage and announced completion of multi‑site, multi‑mode trials for the J‑20, indicating a transition from aircraft development to integrated operational testing. The exercises emphasize manned‑unmanned teaming and system‑level capabilities, signaling a maturation of China’s stealth fighter into a networked combat node.