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China’s stealth J-20 Mighty Dragon fighter is now a drone general

Key Points and Summary – New PLA footage of a J-20 flying alongside a stealthy GJ-11 drone underlines how quickly China is moving into manned–unmanned teaming. -Beijing has already migrated the J-20 ...
The Aviationist

China’s J-20 Flying in ‘Beast Mode’ Again with Eight Air-to-Air Missiles

The J-20 is the PLAAF’s frontline stealth fighter, with 300 now confirmed in service after the appearance of the 300th J-20 to be built during the recent Changchun air show. These would be joined by ...
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China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon fighter has a clear ‘Achilles’ heel

China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon is a major leap in avionics and low observability, but technology cannot fully substitute for ...

Armed with J-20 stealth fighters, China's future flattops could 'eventually fight US carriers'

Deploying the J-20 aboard a new aircraft carrier could allow China's aircraft carriers to "fight US carriers in blue water," an expert said.
The National Interest

J-20: A Chinese Air Force Pilot Tells Us What Flying A Stealth Fighter Is Like

Summary and Key Points: Chinese pilot Chen Liu, experienced in flying various fighter jets, shared insights on operating the fifth-generation Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon in a state-run media interview.
The Aviationist

First Clear Image of a Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Launching a PL-10 Air-to-Air Missile Emerges

The side internal weapons bays are designed to house the PL-10 short-range air-to-air missile. Additionally, the J-20’s bay mechanics and internal design showcase a fascinating integration of ...
SlashGear

J-20 Top Speed: How Fast Is China's Jet Compared To The F-22 Raptor?

In recent years, China has made remarkable strides in military aviation, developing some of its most advanced fighter jets to date, such as the Chengdu J-10C "Vigorous Dragon," the JF-17 "Thunder," ...
The National Interest

Is China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” Fighter Jet Stronger than the F-35?

Engines Two WS-10C afterburning turbofans; likely upgrade to WS-15 in future One Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan (~43,000 lbf thrust) Top Speed ~1,320 mph (2,130 km/h) / Mach 2.0 ...
The Diplomat

The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?

Recent developments have highlighted a growing strategic concern for India as China has deployed its Chengdu J-20, a fifth-generation twin-engine stealth fighter, in Shigatse, a strategic airbase in ...
The Diplomat

China’s J-20 Gets Another Upgrade

A J-20 fighter appears at the 2022 Changchun Air Show. Recent images have shown a new variant of the fighter. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/N509FZ On June 29, a new J-20 prototype with the serial number ...
C4ISRNET

China’s J-20 with low-observable tech on display at Zhuhai Airshow

A Chinese J-20 stealth fighter performs at the 2022 Zhuhai Airshow in China on Nov. 8, 2022. (CNS/AFP via Getty Images) MELBOURNE, Australia — China has at least 200 stealthy J-20 fighters and more ...
Flightglobal

China’s J-20 may have flown with new WS-15 engine

The Chengdu J-20 fighter may have flown a maiden sortie with the developmental Xian Aero Engine WS-15 Emei powerplant, according to Chinese social media. Low-quality video footage on Weibo shows a ...