J-20 flight at the 2022 Changchun Air Show | |
Role | Stealth air superiority fighter |
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National origin | China |
Manufacturer | Chengdu Aerospace Corporation |
First flight | 11 January 2011; 13 years ago |
Introduction | 9 March 2017 |
Status | In service |
Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
Produced | 2009–present |
Number built | 210~250+ (as of 2023) |
Developed from | J-XX |
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Analysts noted that the J-20's airframe employs a holistic approach to reduce its Radar cross-section (RCS), uniquely combining canard wings with leading edge root extensions (LERX). The chined forebody, modified radar radome, and electroconductive canopy use a stealth shaping, yielding signature performance in a mature design similar to the F-22.
On 10 December 2010, the first J-20 prototype was observed undertaking high speed taxiing tests around the Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute (CADI) facilities before the maiden flight.
On 10 May 2012, the second prototype (numbered "2002") underwent high-speed taxiing tests, and flight testing that began later that month On 20 October 2012, photographs of the prototype with open compartment doors and a modified pitot tube emerged,