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Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter Family

The Chengdu J-20 is a Chinese twin-engine stealth fighter family developed for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. Its 2011 maiden flight marked China's entry into domestically developed stealth-fighter development, and later service and public demonstrations made the aircraft a defining contemporary milestone in the country's military aviation industry.

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Identity

Aliases
J-20Chengdu J-20威龙Mighty Dragon
Family Name
Chengdu J-20
Full Name
Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter Family
Roles
military
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Chengdu J-20 is a Chinese twin-engine stealth fighter family developed for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. Its 2011 maiden flight marked China's entry into domestically developed stealth-fighter development, and later service and public demonstrations made the aircraft a defining contemporary milestone in the country's military aviation industry.
First Flight Year
2,011

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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 02:01:09 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 02:01:09 UTC