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China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter Exists for Just One Reason

A review of the J-20 “Mighty Dragon’s” origin reveals its rapid development as a direct response to the U.S. F-22. -The ...
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J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ Stealth Fighter: China’s Answer to the F-22 and F-35

Key Points and Summary on the J-20 Mighty Dragon - China's Chengdu J-20 "Mighty Dragon" stealth fighter, born from the PLA's shock over American air power in the 1991 Gulf War, has rapidly evolved ...
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 ...
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Front view of Chinese tailless stealth aircraft hints at long-range strike role

This is a cleaned-up, artistic rendering of the Chengdu J-36 stealth aircraft, as it appeared in a photograph that surfaced on Chinese social media in May 2025. (Janes) A photograph of Chengdu's new, ...
The National Interest

Can China’s Upgraded J-20A Fighter Jet Take on the F-22 Raptor?

Interestingly, the J-20A lacks an internal cannon like its American counterparts. But this is a feature, not a bug. The Chengdu J-20A is an upgraded variant of China’s iconic fifth-generation stealth ...