5. Chengdu J-20
- The Chengdu J-20 is a Chinese single-seat, twin-engine, fifth-generation stealthy aircraft. The Chengdu Aerospace Corporation designed it for the Chinese Air Force. The J-20 made its first flight on 11 January 2011 and entered the initial operational capability phase in March 2017.
- Developed as an air superiority fighter with precision strike capability, the J-20 is designed to counter the United States’ next-generation F-22 Raptor stealth fighter and augment China’s manned air combat force. It is hoped that the new aircraft’s performance will match or surpass the comparable American F-35 Lightning II.
- The J-20 has a large internal weapons bay that can fit long-range missiles and other weapons. It is primarily tasked with destroying enemy air defenses, tanks, artillery, and ships—all of which happen to be the types of targets the US military is likely to deploy in a conflict with China.
- Each J-20 would cost between $110 million and $130 million if bought by a foreign country.
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