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‘She can shoot down an F-22 or F-35’: China’s J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ stealth fighter has a message for the US Air Force

The Chengdu J-20 made its maiden flight on January 11, 2011, deliberately timed to coincide with U.S. Defense Secretary ...
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For years China’s J-20 used underpowered Russian engines — now the WS-15 has pushed its thrust to F-22 and F-35 class

China’s Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon entered service in the mid-2010s as China’s first operational stealth fighter — but for ...
The National Interest

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Could Soon Be ‘Flying’ in the Middle East

Summary: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is exploring potential procurement of Chengdu J-20 fighter jets from China, despite existing complications with the U.S. over F-35 sales. -The J-20, China’s ...
The National Interest

China’s J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ Fighter Is No Joke (Try F-22 Knockoff?)

Summary and Key Points: China’s Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is the nation’s first indigenously built fifth-generation fighter, developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. Often compared to the ...