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China’s stratospheric airship can detect American F-35 fighter from nearly 2,000km: study
Chinese researchers say they found jet’s potential vulnerability in study of simulated combat involving Taiwan
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![Chinese researchers say they can detect the US-made F-35 fighter jet from more than 1,800km away via its engine exhaust plume. Photo: US Air Force Chinese researchers say they can detect the US-made F-35 fighter jet from more than 1,800km away via its engine exhaust plume. Photo: US Air Force](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1020x680/public/d8/images/canvas/2025/02/11/74011f03-8928-4673-848c-158122888fbb_16d6075c.jpg?itok=ImUPJYqL&v=1739250729)
Stephen Chenin Beijing
Published: 1:44pm, 11 Feb 2025Updated: 3:23pm, 11 Feb 2025
A stratospheric airship equipped with advanced infrared detection systems could identify stealth aircraft – such as the US-made F-35 fighter jet – from nearly 2,000km (1,240 miles), according to Chinese scientists.