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What a 19-Year-Old Study Tells Us About China’s J-20
February 15, 2022

What a 19-Year-Old Study Tells Us About China’s J-20

By Rick Joe
A study from 2003 – now available in exclusive English translation – contains important insights on China’s fifth-generation (and beyond) fighter development.

J-20: The Stealth Fighter That Changed PLA Watching Forever
January 11, 2021

J-20: The Stealth Fighter That Changed PLA Watching Forever

By Rick Joe
A decade after the J-20's maiden flight, a look back at China's fifth generation stealth fighter – and how it changed PLA watching forever.
Will China Roll out a Twin Seat J-20?
October 16, 2020

Will China Roll out a Twin Seat J-20?

By Rick Joe
Rumors abound over a twin-seat variant of the fifth-generation stealth fighter – but does it make sense?

Could the Sukhoi Su-57 Be For Export? For China?
February 18, 2020

Could the Sukhoi Su-57 Be For Export? For China?

By Robert Farley
The prospect of the Su-57 for export seemed absurd a while ago, but that may be changing.

Beyond China's J-20 Stealth Fighter
September 20, 2019

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?

China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Today and Into the 2020s
August 16, 2019

China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Today and Into the 2020s

By Rick Joe
What's the current status of the J-20 and what may lie in the stealth fighter’s future going into the 2020s?

China's Stealth Fighter: It’s Time to Discuss J-20’s Agility
December 07, 2018

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?
Is China Rethinking the Shenyang J-31 Fighter?
November 13, 2018

Is China Rethinking the Shenyang J-31 Fighter?

By Robert Farley
The Chinese military has been lukewarm about the J-31, concerned that its performance did not merit domestic acquisition.

Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?
November 10, 2018

Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?

By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers
China’s military technology and weapons development are a reality check for regional security.

China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines
February 13, 2018

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 First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
March 14, 2017

China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s answer to the American F-22 Raptor has purportedly entered operational service with the Chinese Air Force.
Could Restarting F-22 Raptor Production Ever Be a Good Idea?
April 26, 2016

Could Restarting F-22 Raptor Production Ever Be a Good Idea?

By Robert Farley
Is there a good reason to restart production of the F-22? Without export prospects, maybe not.

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