We Know Why the Air Force Fears China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter

We Know Why the Air Force Fears China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter

PUBLISHED on August 12, 2025, 3:37 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary – China is rapidly scaling production of its J-20 “Mighty Dragon” stealth fighter, aiming for a fleet of over 1,000 jets by the 2030s. This impressive manufacturing feat, with a current rate exceeding 100 airframes per year, is made possible by a “pulsating assembly line” system. This innovative process, refined over decades in China’s commercial and military sectors, enables the…