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J-20 (Zhuhai Debut)
Chengdu · China
At the 2016 Zhuhai Airshow, the J-20 showcased its high-alpha maneuvering and rapid climb rates. The public debut confirmed that the jet was moving into the operational phase with the PLAAF, featuring optimized serrated nozzles for IR reduction.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,100 km/h (Mach 2.0+) |
| Range | 3,400 km |
| Ceiling | 20,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Shenyang WS-10B or AL-31F series afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for 4x PL-15 and 2x PL-10 missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
T-X (T-7A Red Hawk First Flight) →
Fighter
J-20 (Zhuhai Debut)
Chengdu · China
At the 2016 Zhuhai Airshow, the J-20 showcased its high-alpha maneuvering and rapid climb rates. The public debut confirmed that the jet was moving into the operational phase with the PLAAF, featuring optimized serrated nozzles for IR reduction.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,100 km/h (Mach 2.0+) |
| Range | 3,400 km |
| Ceiling | 20,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Shenyang WS-10B or AL-31F series afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for 4x PL-15 and 2x PL-10 missiles.