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F-35 stealth fighter vs. J-20 mighty dragon: We might not like the answer in a war

For years, the F-35 defined fifth-generation air dominance: stealthy, sensor-fused, coalition-ready, and produced by the ...
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J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ vs. F-35 Stealth Fighter Summed Up in 4 Words

Key Points and Summary - In a head-to-head comparison, China's J-20 "Mighty Dragon" boasts several on-paper advantages over the American F-35, including greater speed, range, and payload. -However, ...
The National Interest

Is China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” Fighter Jet Stronger than the F-35?

Engines Two WS-10C afterburning turbofans; likely upgrade to WS-15 in future One Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan (~43,000 lbf thrust) Top Speed ~1,320 mph (2,130 km/h) / Mach 2.0 ...
The National Interest

Why America Is Right to Fear China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” Fighter Jet

In addition to its other capabilities, the J-20 will almost certainly enjoy the equivalent of a “home field advantage” in any future conflict with the United States. How? For one possibility, the J-20 ...
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 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 ...