Mighty Dragon: The Chengdu J-20 Chinese Fighter Jet’s Capabilities

Summary The Chengdu J-20 is China’s first stealth fighter aircraft, aiming to stay undetected. The J-20 faced technical challenges in development, adapting to overcome hurdles. While not dominating, the J-20 meets the expectations set by China’s PLAAF. Manufactured by the Chengdu Aerospace Corporate, the Chengdu J-20, commonly known as the ‘Mighty Dragon,’ is a twinjet stealth fighter aircraft developed for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). First taking flight on January 11th, 2011, the 13-year-old aircraft was officially introduced into service on March 9th, 2017. As of 2023, 210-250 are in service, making China the first Asian country to…