Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group J-20 Mighty Dragon

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28 Sep 2025 · © Unknown

J-20 is notable for advanced avionics, stealth coatings, and high maneuverability. It is a symbol of growing indigenous Chinese military aviation capability.

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Aircraft

J-20 Mighty Dragon J20

Standard PLAAF camouflage/grey scheme

Airline

People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)

Manufacturer

Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group

Insights

Aviation History

China's first operational 5th generation stealth fighter, in service with PLAAF since 2017

Fleet Rarity

Rare outside China; produced in growing but classified numbers (dozens in service)

Record Flights

First flight on 11 January 2011, introduced in 2017, regularly participates in Zhuhai Airshow

Safety & Events

No publicly reported major incidents as of 2024

Future Outlook

In active service, production and upgrades ongoing

Specifications

Shenyang WS-10 or AL-31FM2/3 (varies by batch)

Engine

13.5 m

Wingspan

20.3 m

Length

5,500 km

Range

Approximately 1,100 km/h (Supercruise capability)

Speed

Single pilot (no passenger/cargo)

Capacity

37,000 kg

MTOW

4.45 m

Height

WS-10: 137 kN each (2 engines)

Thrust

Military aircraft, not rated to civil ICAO standards (typically over 130 dB)

Noise

Exact engine model may vary as later J-20s are equipped with domestic WS-10C engines, earlier models sometimes used Russian AL-31.