Chengdu J-20 5th Generation Aircraft News & Discussions

[Gomig-21]

Based on current production trajectories, China will eventually operate as many J-20s as India had Mig-21s, so there’s that.

How many operational J-20s right now, any idea? Very impressive how these things are being built at this incredible pace.

And what's your opinion on why they designed and built it without the need for a gun or cannon? Is there a specific doctrine or rules of engagement, so to speak as to the method of any type of combat that has been implemented so that there would never be the need to use guns? Or are they planning to eventually add one?

Perhaps they're procedure for any and all J-20 engagements would be strictly at BVR and never WVR. And if the latter is needed, then it would be the J-16's or J-10's duties?

 

[Trailer23]

Any explanation where is it from, is it official, PLAAF related and what's the meaning of the "18" on top?

It's from a website that does Squadron Patches.

I'm out right now, but I'll FWD the link once I get home.

And no clue about 18...

 

[siegecrossbow]

How many operational J-20s right now, any idea? Very impressive how these things are being built at this incredible pace.

And what's your opinion on why they designed and built it without the need for a gun or cannon? Is there a specific doctrine or rules of engagement, so to speak as to the method of any type of combat that has been implemented so that there would never be the need to use guns? Or are they planning to eventually add one?

Perhaps they're procedure for any and all J-20 engagements would be strictly at BVR and never WVR. And if the latter is needed, then it would be the J-16's or J-10's duties?

A gun will eventually be added but it is not prioritized right now. There will be 200 airframes by the end of the year.

 

[S10]

How many operational J-20s right now, any idea? Very impressive how these things are being built at this incredible pace.

And what's your opinion on why they designed and built it without the need for a gun or cannon? Is there a specific doctrine or rules of engagement, so to speak as to the method of any type of combat that has been implemented so that there would never be the need to use guns? Or are they planning to eventually add one?

Perhaps they're procedure for any and all J-20 engagements would be strictly at BVR and never WVR. And if the latter is needed, then it would be the J-16's or J-10's duties?

Depending on the sources, anywhere from 150 to 250 at the moment.

 

[Gomig-21]

Wow, 200+ that's amazing. Thanks, gents.

 

[Trailer23]

Any explanation where is it from, is it official, PLAAF related and what's the meaning of the "18" on top?

Yeah, so basically just type for 'J-20' in the Search Bar.

Squadron Dope Gear

They have Three J-20 Patches, but too many pages to search from, so the Search Bar helps a lot.

 

[Deino]

As it seems four new or at least not previously posted images of the J-20A prototype number 2052 have been released.



(Images via by78/SDF)

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

Via @四川地产界高层-军事画匠 from Weibo

 

[saif]

Depending on the sources, anywhere from 150 to 250 at the moment.

Do you export J-20?

 

[Deino]

Do you export J-20?

No

 

[LKJ86]

Via @飞扬军事铁背心 from Weibo

 

[saif]

No

Why?

 

[mulj]

China should start exporting those in big numbers to the friendly countries.

 

[White and Green with M/S]

Why?

Just like US f22 its their sensitive and classified technology