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For years China’s J-20 used underpowered Russian engines — now the WS-15 has pushed its thrust to F-22 and F-35 class

China’s Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon entered service in the mid-2010s as China’s first operational stealth fighter — but for ...
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Chinese computer simulations just showed a single J-20 has less than a 10% chance of beating an F-22 Raptor in combat

China’s own computer simulations show that a single J-20 Mighty Dragon has less than a 10% chance of defeating an F-22 Raptor ...
The Aviationist

Rare High-Rez Photos Of Chinese J-10 And J-20 Fighters Right Off The Factory

Let’s discuss the details we can spot in the exclusive photos captured near the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group test facility. A reader of The Aviationist, who wishes to remain anonymous, sent us some ...
The Aviationist

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Spotted Flying In ‘Beast Mode’

A newly surfaced image shows the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter carrying eight external air-to-air missiles, a configuration commonly referred to as “beast mode”. Let’s explain it once again: “Beast ...
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 National Interest

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter ‘Defeated’ Rafale Fighters in Simulation

Summary and Key Points: China’s Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” stealth fighter, developed under the J-XX program, marked a significant milestone with its maiden flight in 2011 and official service entry ...
USNI

China Reveals New J-20 Fifth-gen Fighter Variant Can Strike Maritime Targets

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 ...
Yahoo

China’s J-20 Is Becoming A Serious Threat?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Chengdu J-20 is China’s flagship fifth-generation fighter, developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for long-range air ...
Newsweek

Video Shows Chinese Stealth Jet in ‘Beast Mode’

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A video reportedly shows the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter jet in ...