National Security Journal on MSNOpinion

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 ...
National Security Journal on MSN

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 ...
The National Interest

China’s Twin-Seat J-20S Fifth-Gen Warplane Is a Gamechanger Against America

The J-20S was designed for air dominance, beyond-visual-range (BVR) engagements, and precision attacks on ground and sea targets. Network-centric warfare has become the name of the game in modern ...
The National Interest

Is the Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighter China’s Answer to the F-35?

The J-20 will enhance China’s presence in the East China Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, allowing China to greater assert its territorial claims and deter foreign (i.e. US) intervention. The ...
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 ...
Jane's Information Group

Special Report: China inducts additional J-20 stealth fighters

China's air force is bolstering forward theatre commands with additional Chengdu J-20 fighter aircraft Beijing claims that the latest version of the J-20 is capable of supercruise and data fusion ...