The J-20 is China's first stealth jet and a growing part of an already sizable aviation force. It isn't on par with US stealth jets, but it's well suited for what China needs, US officials say.

The J-20 Chengdu stealth fighter jet is one of China’s most significant advancements in military aviation, making it a ...

A Chinese commentator noted that the J-20’s recent public appearance marked the maturation of the People’s Liberation Army ...

Analysts estimate that China had roughly 195 J-20s as of 2024, with the number expected to have grown in the months since — ...

China's unveiling of its J-20 stealth fighter raised more questions than it answered. But the jet could still pose a serious threat to the US's F-35 and F-22.

A J-20 stealth fighter jet performs during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2021 on September 28, 2021. Ng Han Guan/AP.

A Chinese J-20 jet fighter performs at the Changchun Air Show on Aug. 26, 2022, in China. China News Service via Getty Images. Beijing started development on the J-20 stealth fighter for the ...

China's Chengdu J-20 fighter jet, despite its advanced capabilities, falls short in comparison to the U.S.-made F-35 jet, an expert has argued.

A J-20 jet performs at Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, south China’s Guangdong province on November 1, 2016. Getty Air force leaders “believe stealth aircraft provide an ...

The Chengdu J-20 is a transforming stealth fighter jet, so it's got a few tricks up its sleeves. The aircraft entered the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in March 2017, and it's quickly ...

Two J-20 jet fighters hurtled over hundreds of spectators, including several foreign military delegations, in a 60-second flyover during Tuesday’s opening ceremony of Airshow China, the country ...