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Chengdu J-20
![The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China? The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-18-134354.jpg)
The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?
By Karan Sharma
In the face of an increasingly assertive China and a potentially upgraded Pakistani air force, the Indian Air Force’s modernization and expansion are imperatives for national security.
![China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Air and Ground China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Air and Ground](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-02-05-2.jpg)
China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Air and Ground
By Rick Joe
Reviewing the most major and visible developments the PLA and Chinese military industry have experienced in the 2010s.
![Beyond China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Beyond China's J-20 Stealth Fighter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-september-beyond-j-20.jpg)
Beyond China's J-20 Stealth Fighter
By Rick Joe
Is a carrierborne FC-31 in the works? And what about Chinese 6th generation prospects?
![What’s Next for China’s Fifth Generation Fighter Jet? What’s Next for China’s Fifth Generation Fighter Jet?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-j-20_at_airshow_china_2016.jpg)
What’s Next for China’s Fifth Generation Fighter Jet?
By Abraham Ait
China’s J-20 air superiority fighter could be developed into a stealthy strike and electronic attack jet.
![China's Stealth Fighter: It’s Time to Discuss J-20’s Agility China's Stealth Fighter: It’s Time to Discuss J-20’s Agility](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-j-20_at_airshow_china_2016.jpg)
China's Stealth Fighter: It’s Time to Discuss J-20’s Agility
By Rick Joe
Continuing the debate: Is the J-20 agile enough to be an air superiority fighter?
![China's Air Force on the Rise: Zhuhai Airshow 2018 China's Air Force on the Rise: Zhuhai Airshow 2018](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aaa11133.jpg)
China's Air Force on the Rise: Zhuhai Airshow 2018
By Rick Joe
Stealth fighters, thrust vector control, flying wings, radars, and more.
![China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-j-20_at_airshow_china_2016.jpg)
China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The J-20 fighter jet recently conducted its first over-the-sea combat exercise, according to the Chinese military.
![How China’s New Stealth Fighter Could Soon Surpass the US F-22 Raptor How China’s New Stealth Fighter Could Soon Surpass the US F-22 Raptor](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-j20_2.jpg)
How China’s New Stealth Fighter Could Soon Surpass the US F-22 Raptor
By Abraham Ait
The J-20’s rapidly evolving combat capabilities could make it a world leading aerial warfare platform.
![Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-j-20_at_airshow_china_2016.jpg)
Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In an exclusive interview with Chinese state-run media, the J-20’s chief engineer pledged new capabilities for the aircraft.
![China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-29_18-54-53.jpg)
China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines
By Ankit Panda
The J-20 fighter is using an improved variant of the WS-10 engine in use on China's fourth-generation J-10 and J-11 fighters.
![China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_16306133789440.jpg)
China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Several J-20 stealth fighters took part in combat exercises against less advanced Chinese fighter jets.
![China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-29_18-54-53.jpg)
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first stealth fighter will move soon into serial production, according to Chinese state-controlled media.
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