First, we uncover the Chinese Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon, spotted twice on American soil, raising questions about its role and potential presence in the U.S. fleet.
China is knitting together a new generation of stealth aircraft that is designed not just to defend its coastline, but to erode decades of U.S. air dominance across the western Pacific. The J-20, J-36 ...
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," ...
What You Need to Know: China’s rapid expansion of its J-20 “Mighty Dragon” stealth fighter fleet is raising concerns about the airpower balance in the Pacific. -As of 2024, China... Summary and Key ...
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 ...
Summary: China’s Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is a fifth-generation fighter aimed at challenging U.S. and Russian dominance in the skies. -While the J-20 may not match the stealth capabilities of ...
China continues its work with high profile aircraft designs, as the so-called J-36 “sixth-generation” fighter continues to mount sorties in the skies above Chengdu. The jet first appeared on 26 ...