How the F-35 Lightning II stacks up against the J-20 Mighty Dragon in 2026

How do the headline stealth fighters of the East and West compare?
The National Interest

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 ...
Julius Perdana on MSN

Building the WS-15 turbofan engine kit: J-20 fighter jet in action

Follow the fascinating process of assembling the WS-15 turbofan engine kit, a detailed model of the J-20 fighter jet engine. Precision, engineering, and passion come together in this incredible build.
The Aviationist

China’s J-20 Flying in ‘Beast Mode’ Again with Eight Air-to-Air Missiles

With the dual racks allowing it to carry eight air-to-air missiles externally, the J-20 would be able to be armed with 14 missiles. The J-20 is the PLAAF’s frontline stealth fighter, with 300 now ...
The National Interest

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 ...