It is notable in how the Chinese military has put the J-35 in the spotlight after years of keeping it under wraps.

With its arrival at Zhuhai airport, the PLAAF has officially unveiled the J-35A, the land-based variant of the J-35. China has been actively marketing for export the aircraft, once known as FC-31 and later J-31,

The Zhuhai Airshow, China’s premier aerospace trade expo, will commence on November 12 and may see the official debut of the Shenyang J-35A, a carrier-based variant of the FC-31, showcasing China's growing fifth-generation aircraft capabilities.

The medium-sized J-35A uses a tailplane wing configuration similar to the US’ F-35 that also has strong surface attack capabilities, an expert reportedly said

Colonel Niu Wenbo from the PLA Air Force's Equipment Department told reporters at a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday morning that the J-35A will take part in the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, set for Nov 12-17 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

China’s air force is set to officially debut its new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, giving observers the first look at a highly anticipated asset that adds to the country’s fast growing military capabilities.