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Air ForcesChina

J-20S

Stealth air superiority fighterFielded 2024Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
Length 20.4 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeStealth air superiority fighter
Date of introduction2024
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerChengdu Aerospace CorporationMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length20.4 m67 ftMed[1]
Wingspan13.5 m44 ftMed[1]
Wing area78 m2Med[1]
Empty weight19,391 kg42,750 lbMed[1]
Gross weight32,092 kg70,751 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight37,013 kg81,600 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 × WS‑10C turbofan engines in early production, with the expectation that future airframeMed[1]
Thrust / power140 or 145 kN (31,000 or 33,000 lbf) with afterburnerMed[1]
Range6,000 km3,728 mi · 3,240 nmiMed[1]
SpeedMach 2Med[1]
Combat range2,000 kmMed[1]
Service ceiling20,000 m65,617 ftMed[1]
G limits+9/-3Med[1]
Thrust-to-weight0.92 (1.12 with loaded weight and 50% fuel) with AL-31FM2 (estimated)Med[1]
Protection
Stealth PropertiesAnalysts noted that the J-20S's nose and canopy use a similar stealth shaping design as the F-22, yielding similar signature performance in a mature design at the front, while the aircraft's side and…Med[1]
Heat Signature ReductionYesMed[1]
Chaff / flaresYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints4× under-wing pylon capable of carrying drop tanks.Med[1]
Internal weapons baysPL-10 short range AAM; PL-12 Medium Range AAM; PL-15 BVR long range AAM; PL-21 Long Range AAM; LS-6 Precision-guided bombMed[1]
Main Gun SystemThe J-20S is reported to lack an internal autocannon or rotary cannon, suggesting the aircraft is not intended to be used in short range dogfight engagements with other aircraft but engage them with from long standoff ranges with missiles such as the PL-15…Med[1]
ArmamentPL-15; PL-21; LS-6Med[1]
Fire control
Active Electronically Scanned ArrayType 1475 (KLJ-5) active electronically scanned arrayMed[1]
Optical Targeting SystemEOTS-86 electro-optical targeting system (EOTS)Med[1]
Infrared Search and Track SystemEORD-31 infrared search and trackMed[1]
Sensors noteOfficial information on the type of radar that J-20s's use have not yet been released publicly. Some analysts believed that J-20S's uses Type 1475 (KLJ-5) active electronically scanned array (AESA)…Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
PL-15Active Radar-Guided Very Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
300 km186 mi · 162 nmi
Type
Active Radar-Guided Very Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
Active Radar-Guided
Speed
Mach 4
Length
4.0 m
PL-21Active Radar-Guided Long Range Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Type
Active Radar-Guided Long Range Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
active radar with AESA
Length
5.5 m
LS-6Precision-Guided Bomb
Med[1]
Type
Precision-Guided Bomb
Guidance
INS with GPS or laser guidance
Warhead
Various gravity bombs
Speed
Free-fall
Summary

The J-20S Chinese Stealth Air Superiority Fighter is a two-seat, tandem-cockpit version of the J-20 “Mighty Dragon” and is the world’s first twin-seat fifth-generation stealth fighter designed for combat rather than training.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. J-20S Chinese Stealth Air Superiority Fighter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-06-16 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import