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Beyond stealth: How China’s J-20 is evolving into an AI-driven air combat hub

Mighty Dragon’ has certainly evolved significantly beyond its ‘response’ to the American ‘F-22.’ In fact, it is now ‘the key’ ...
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J-20 Mighty Dragon vs. F-16 Fighter: Who Wins Summed Up in 4 Words

Key Points and Summary - In a hypothetical matchup between the fourth-generation F-16V Viper and China's fifth-generation J-20 "Mighty Dragon," the deciding factor is stealth. -While the combat-proven ...
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 ...
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

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

J-20 v. F-22: How Do China’s and America’s Greatest Fighter Jets Stack Up?

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 ...