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China’s J-20S fighter jet is now a carrier killer

China’s J-20S—a two-seat upgrade of the J-20 “Mighty Dragon” fighter—has been designed for one, and only one purpose: to hunt ...
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How Many J-20 Jets Does China Have?

China's J-20 fighter is a stealthy, fifth-generation air-superiority fighter that frequently draws comparisons to other fifth-gen fighters the F-22 Raptor or the F-35A Lightning II. The J-20 -- or the ...
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J-20 v. F-22: How Do China’s and America’s Greatest Fighter Jets Stack Up?

For now, the F-22 Raptor remains the greatest air superiority fighter ever built. But China is catching up. The Chengdu J-20 and the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor represent the respective apexes of ...
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China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Looks Dangerous (But Can It Crush America’s Lethal F-22 Raptor?)

China’s J-20 fighter, the first of what could be several 5th generation fighters from Beijing made a big splash, debuting publically yesterday. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, “two J ...
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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 ...