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J-20 (First Flight)
Chengdu · China
The J-20 features a "Canard-Delta" stealth configuration, rare for 5th-gen jets. This design provides high agility and a large internal volume for fuel and long-range missiles (like the PL-15). Its 2011 flight signaled China's arrival as a top-tier aerospace power.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,100 km/h (Mach 2.0+) |
| Range | 3,400 km |
| Ceiling | 20,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Shenyang WS-10B or Saturn AL-31F-M2 (Initial) afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for 4x PL-15 and 2x PL-10 missiles.