Chengdu J-20

Sukhoi Su-57, Russia's 5th Generation stealth fighter with 6th Generation technology?

Sukhoi Su-57, the 5th Generation Russian combat aircraft, also uses technologies being developed for the 6th Generation fighters making it a "breakthrough" platform. The Su-57, which is already in service with the Russian Aerospace Force, is the first 5th Generation fighter developed and operationalised by Russia.

Jun 08, 2020, 13:16 PM IST

Chengdu J-20 stealth jets commissioned into China's People's Liberation Army Air Force ace unit

The single-seat, two-engine J-20 has been developed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation with China claiming the jet is a match for the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II of the United States of America. The only other stealth fighter in active service is Russia's Sukhoi Su-57.

Oct 15, 2019, 19:32 PM IST

China's PLAAF video shows 7 Chengdu J-20s, its largest formation of stealth fighters flying together

The seven-plane formation has led western military experts to believe that China is deploying the J-20s at a much faster rate and may have several more 5th Generation fighters in its arsenal than expected.

Sep 16, 2019, 18:49 PM IST

IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI jet vs China's J-20 stealth fighter

Here is a look at the features and capabilities of the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and Chengdu J-20, the top two fighter jets in Asia.

May 22, 2018, 18:24 PM IST

IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs can detect and track Chinese Chengdu J-20 stealth fighters

The IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKIs on a sortie in the Northeast managed to track Chengdu J-20 fighters being operated by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) over Tibet. 

May 21, 2018, 12:28 PM IST

China eyes technological breakthrough, tests 'cloak of invisibility' on regular fighter jets

Theoretically, the technology would make even older non-stealth fighter jets invisible to detection by radar.

Apr 24, 2018, 20:08 PM IST

China deploys J-20 stealth jet, claims its Asia's most advanced fighter plane

China is now only the second country in the world with a fifth generation fighter jet in active service. The US is the other country with its F22 Raptor.

Mar 07, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

Alarm bells for US? China's stealth jet enters service, Navy building "first class" fleet

China hopes J-20 stealth fighter will narrow the military gap with the United States.

Mar 10, 2017, 15:30 PM IST