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14. China's Shenyang J-31

Producer: Shenyang Aviation Corporation Main Users: The Army of Liberation Cost: $140 million* for the program (FY2018) or $70 million* for the unit (FY2018) The Shenyang FC-31 is also known as "Falcon Hawk," "Gyrfalcon," and "Snowy Owl." In its fifth iteration, the FC-31 is a mid-sized, twin-engine jet fighter. The Shenyang Aircraft Corporation has constructed two prototypes thus far. The FC-31 has a payload capacity of 18,000 pounds.

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Twitter.com/Shenyang J-31 @CustodioRubens 4,400 pounds of munitions, including PL-10 short-range, PL-12 medium-range, and PL-21 missiles, are compatible with it. Unlike fiber-mat stealth that is "baked in," the FC-31 features stealth coatings. According to AVIC officials, the FC-31 is immune to both Ku-band and L-band radar. To minimize radar and infrared signals, the engine nozzles are presently undergoing revision.