J-20B Mighty Dragon
Type: Multirole 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
| crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| range | 2,000 km combat |
| engine | 2× WS-10C or WS-15 (TVC) |
| length | 20.3 m |
| weight | ~19,400 kg empty |
| ceiling | 20,000 m |
| armament | 23mm internal cannon, 4× long-range AAMs + 2× short-range AAMs in bays |
| wingspan | 12.9 m |
| max_speed | Mach 2.0+ |
Operators
- China
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