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Are China’s J-20A stealth fighters now updated with high-thrust WS-15 engines?
Beijing revealed J-20A prototypes with WS-15 engines in pre-delivery tests, marking a major propulsion milestone for China’s largest fifth-generation stealth fighter fleet.
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Forget the F-22 and F-35: China’s Mighty Dragon J-20 Stealth Fighter Is Now a Powerhouse
China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon has become the backbone of the PLAAF’s fifth-generation force, with independent tallies placing production above 300 aircraft by late 2025. Built as a long-range air-superiority platform, it’s framed as an answer to U.S. stealth fighters and a dedicated hunter of high-value targets such as refuelers and airborne early-warning aircraft. The design evolved from early operational models into improved variants, including a…
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