J-20’s callsign during maiden flight was 787

J-20 test pilot Li Gang was invited to talk on a TV program by China’s CCTV. The episode was aired on Oct. 26.


Besides talking about the maiden flight on the J-20, which was given the callsign 787, Li also spoke on his role in assisting the flight testing of the J-10B TVC aircraft.

Li also talked briefly about the J-20’s anti-electromagnetic interference flight suit.