J-20B Mighty Dragon

J-20B Mighty Dragon

Type: fighter

Domain: air

Country of Origin: China

Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)

Overview

The J-20B is the upgraded production variant of China's J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighter featuring WS-10C or WS-15 thrust-vectoring engines, providing supercruise capability and enhanced maneuverability. It is the PLAAF's premier air superiority and stealth penetration aircraft, incorporating an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, internal weapons bays, and advanced electronic warfare systems. The B variant adds thrust vectoring nozzles visible on later production aircraft.

Technical Specifications

crew1
range2,000 km combat
engine2× WS-10C or WS-15 (TVC)
length20.3 m
weight~19,400 kg empty
ceiling20,000 m
armament23mm internal cannon, 4× long-range AAMs + 2× short-range AAMs in bays
wingspan12.9 m
max_speedMach 2.0+

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