Analysts say the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has high expectations of the J-20 stealth fighter’s capabilities. Photo: Xinhua Analysts say the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has high expectations of the J-20 stealth fighter’s capabilities. Photo: Xinhua
Analysts say the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has high expectations of the J-20 stealth fighter’s capabilities. Photo: Xinhua
China /  Military

China must make more J-20 stealth jets to meet air force demand, say military analysts

  • People’s Liberation Army Air Force has high expectations of its ‘Powerful Dragon’ but not enough of them
  • Expert says J-20 numbers will have to at least double to maximise mission flexibility

Topic |   China’s military
Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 2:48pm, 17 Feb, 2020

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Analysts say the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has high expectations of the J-20 stealth fighter’s capabilities. Photo: Xinhua Analysts say the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has high expectations of the J-20 stealth fighter’s capabilities. Photo: Xinhua
Analysts say the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has high expectations of the J-20 stealth fighter’s capabilities. Photo: Xinhua
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