Chengdu J-20

By Chen Chuanren
The J-35A is set to make its debut appearance at this year’s Zhuhai Airshow.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The test model was found on a known Chinese site for testing the stealth characteristics of military aircraft, such as the Chengdu J-20 and GJ-11 Sharp Sword.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has claimed its Chengdu J-20 fighter can reach supercruise.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The title of Bill Sweetman’s self-published report is not subtle: “Trillion Dollar Trainwreck: How the F-35 Hollowed Out the United States Air Force.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China’s own upgrades are driving other nations in the region toward change.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The Pentagon office awarded a $77 million contract on Aug. 4 to Advanced Technology International, Inc., a manufacturing prime to Sierra Technical Services.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
China’s aerospace and defense industry noticeably still struggles to match or even approach U.S. and European mass production of fighter aircraft engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Imagery circulating on Chinese social media appears to show the Chengdu J-20 equipped with WS-15 engines in flight.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China's WS-10 and WS-15 turbofan engines are now in serial production following the finalization of material verifications.
Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
A video of a twin-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” stealth fighter has emerged on the internet, suggesting China has developed the world’s first
Aircraft & Propulsion