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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 ...
National Security Journal on MSN

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 ...
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 National Interest

How Good a Fighter Plane Is China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon?

Whereas the US relies on a boutique fleet of F-22s, the PLAAF seems to be bent on fielding hundreds of J-20s—a scale that promises to overwhelm US and allied forces in the region. China’s Chengdu J-20 ...
The Aviationist

China Shows GJ-11 UCAV Flying with J-20 in First Public Clip

An operational GJ-11 was shown for the first time flying with a J-20 and J-16D for the PLAAF’s 76th-anniversary. An operational GJ-11 was shown for the first time in the PLAAF’s (People’s Liberation ...
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) ...