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The largest of China\u2019s two new tailless stealth fighters has flown again. This is just the second time we have evidence of it in the air, the first coming on December 26th, presumably during its inaugural flight. That day Beijing\u2019s two new and previously never seen before heavy fighter designs were photographed and recorded in the sky. You can read our highly detailed analysis of both of those aircraft in this special feature<\/a>.<\/p>\n The latest test flight imagery offers new views of the massive tactical jet.<\/p>\n The aircraft seen today has been unofficially dubbed the \u2018J-36.\u2019 Built by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, it was first spotted flying out of the company\u2019s plant in its namesake city. After reviewing satellite imagery from Planet Labs, it\u2019s clear that a shelter capable of containing the aircraft\u2019s large wingspan was erected on the flight test line between November and December of last year. This allows the aircraft to be prepared for flight and final checks performed with minimal time exposed to onlookers and satellites above. It also keeps the jet out of the weather, which will be important for continued testing. The new shelter is part of a line of 10 smaller ones that are used to accommodate existing fighter aircraft, such as the J-10s<\/a> and J-20s<\/a> that are manufactured at the plant. A very similar structure that includes an access-controlled barrier around it, presumably to block line-of-sight and to restrict access, was constructed on the airfield\u2019s primary apron in August. The prototype aircraft would likely live here for servicing with it being moved to the other shelter prior to test sorties.<\/p>\n