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F-22 and F-35 problem: China’s J-20 and J-35 stealth fighters could soon have double the range

Synopsis: China’s rapid conversion of the YU-20 cargo fleet into strategic tankers marks a critical shift in the Pacific ...
National Security Journal on MSN

China’s J-20 stealth fighter: A 'flying horror show' for the US Air Force that might fly until 2070 thanks to upgrades

Summary and Key Points: China is rapidly scaling production of the J-20 “Mighty Dragon,” with latest February 2026 reports ...
The Aviationist

China’s 300th J-20 Spotted at Changchun Air Show

The PLA Air Force is steadily fielding the J-20, with at least 50 new jets delivered since June 2024, reaching a fleet of at least 300 J-20s. The PLA Air Force has now been confirmed to have 300 J-20s ...
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

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 ...
The National Interest

China Claims Its J-20 Stealth Fighter Flew Near Japan Undetected

Without independent verification, experts remain skeptical, raising questions about the aircraft’s true stealth capabilities versus its propaganda value. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) ...