The Chengdu J-20 "Mighty Dragon" is China's premier fifth-generation stealth fighter, a large and sophisticated platform designed to challenge air superiority in the 21st century. As the first non-American stealth fighter to enter operational service, the J-20 features a unique canard-delta configuration optimized for low observability, high speed, and long-range engagement. Its internal weapons bays, advanced AESA radar, and integrated sensor suite are built for "first-look, first-shot" dominance in contested airspace. The J-20 represents a paradigm shift in the PLAAF's capabilities, providing a high-end air dominance asset capable of penetrating advanced air defense networks and engaging high-value targets at vast distances.
The J-20A production variant focuses on stealth, sensor fusion and long-range strike capability. It emphasizes low observability and advanced avionics to operate in contested airspaces.
| Engine type | Shenyang WS-15 |
| Length | 69.7 ft / 21.25 m |
| Height | 42.3 ft / 12.9 m |
| Wingspan | 14.1 ft / 4.3 m |
| Seats | 1 |
