Is the J-20 maneuverable?
The J-20 participated in its first combat exercise in January 2018, practicing beyond-visual-range maneuvers against China’s fourth-generation fighters such as J-16 and J-10C. The exercise was reported to be realistic.
How good is Chinese J-20?
The magazine, Ordnance Industry Science Technology, said in a report that the J-20, also known as Mighty Dragon, had enhanced the Chinese air force’s offensive and defensive abilities, and could serve as a “grinding stone” to test group troops’ anti-air abilities.
How good is J-20 stealth?
Some analysts believe that the J-20’s emphasis on frontal stealth makes it an effective long-range interceptor, meant for mid-air engagements. Others see the J-20 as a long-range strike aircraft, best suited for penetrating enemy air defenses and damaging critical infrastructure on the ground.
Can J20 beat Rafale?
As per IAF experts, Rafale holds major superiority over J20 in terms of engine, combat capabilities, higher weapon load, battle experience and lethal missile power. “Rafale is far superior to the J 20, the Chengdu fighter of China.
Can j10 beat Rafale?
Quantitatively, Rafale has a 20% greater thrust for just 11% higher weight than the J-10C. This means for the same weight of fuel & weapons, Rafale is going to have a thrust to weight ratio far better than the J-10C which means better agility & higher energy which is the deciding factor in WVR combat.
What kind of targeting system does the J-20 have?
Beijing A Star Science and Technology has developed the EOTS-86 electro-optical targeting system and Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System for the J-20 and potentially other PLAAF fighters to detect and intercept stealth aircraft.
What kind of engine does the J-20 have?
In January 2021, South China Morning Post reported that China will replace Russian engines on the J-20 stealth fighter with a type of Chinese engine called WS-10C. In June 2021, Chinese media confirmed that an aviation brigade is assigned with the enhanced J-20A variant that integrates domestic WS-10C engines.
When was the first combat exercise for the J-20?
The J-20 participated in its first combat exercise in January 2018, practicing beyond-visual-range maneuvers against China’s fourth-generation fighters such as J-16 and J-10C. The exercise was reported to be realistic.
When did the J-20 stealth aircraft enter service?
The J-20 officially entered service in September 2017 making China the second country in the world – after the United States – and the first in Asia to field an operational fifth-generation stealth aircraft.