J-20A

Multi-Role Fighters

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Basic Information

Name

J-20A

Designation

J-20A

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Multi-Role Fighters

Manufacturer

Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation

Date of Introduction

2027

Description

The J-20A is a further evolution of the J-20 stealth aircraft with more advanced capabilities and powered by the WS-15 thrust vectoring control (TVC) engine with flat nozzles. The J-20A existence was revealed at the Zhuhai China Airshow in November 2018. At that point the aircraft was already under development. China may procure up to 48 J-20B stealth jets per year. The J-20B features a bulky rear canopy adding more room for fuel and/or avionics. The J-20A performed its maiden flight powered by WS-15 engines in December 2022. The J-20A may be fitted with an advanced radar system as well as state-of-the-art avionics. The new variant is expected to achieve Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in the 2025-2028 timeframe.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Overview (Deagel)

Group Multi-Role Fighters

Status Under Development

Origin China

Contractor Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2027

First Flight December 2022

Total Production 200

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 2

Number of Engines 2

Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 80,000 pound

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Fighter Aircraft Engines: WS-15 (2)

Item 2 Radar Systems: CQR (1)

Variants

Variant 1 J-20

Variant 2 J-20A

Variant 3 J-20S

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Multirole Aircraft

Air > Multirole Aircraft

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002624

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Related Equipment (1)

Variant of

J-20 (FAGIN) Chinese Stealth Air Superiority Fighter

J-20

Multi-Role FightersChina

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Operators (1)

China

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