A stealth fighter is no longer just a measure of aerodynamics and radar signature. It is increasingly a measure of factory floor space, assembly rhythm, and how fast an air force can replace older ...

China revealed new capabilities of the J-20S variant Jan. 11, 2026, during a press statement on the 15th anniversary of its maiden flight. China state media image Beijing’s newest variant of its J-20 ...

For now, the F-22 Raptor remains the greatest air superiority fighter ever built. But China is catching up. The Chengdu J-20 and the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor represent the respective apexes of ...

The PLA Air Force is steadily fielding the J-20, with at least 50 new jets delivered since June 2024, reaching a fleet of at least 300 J-20s. The PLA Air Force has now been confirmed to have 300 J-20s ...

As China expands its J-20 fleet and Russia continues developing the Su-57, the F-22 is an important part of how the United ...

With the dual racks allowing it to carry eight air-to-air missiles externally, the J-20 would be able to be armed with 14 missiles. The J-20 is the PLAAF’s frontline stealth fighter, with 300 now ...

China has been building some of the most advanced jets in the world, with its J-20 'Mighty Dragon' considered its premier fighter jet. This aircraft is often compared to America's best fighters, like ...

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 ...