A two-seat version of the J-20 fighter, the J-20S, was unveiled at the Zhuhai Air Show in China.
The J-20S is notable for being the only two-seat design built on a 5th-generation platform. The second seat in the airplane is designed for the UAV operator.
This configuration allows the J-20S to control unmanned wingmen thus enhancing the role of the fighter as a central information hub in combat.
Each J-20S will reportedly be able to control three GJ-11 attack UAVs, each with a payload capacity of around two tons, adding a new level of versatility to its capabilities.
