J-20 vs F-22 F-35: China’s Stealth Threat
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China’s J-20S stealth Fighter: A New Challenge to US Air Dominance
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What Happened: J-20S Debut at Victory Day Parade
BEIJING, KOMPAS.com – The military parade commemorating China’s victory in World War II, held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, marked the public debut of the J-20S, reportedly the world’s first operational two-seat stealth fighter jet.
Its appearance immediately drew attention, with analysts suggesting it could challenge the dominance of the United States Air Force with its F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II fighters.
The J-20S is the latest variant of the J-20 Mighty Dragon, developed by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation.
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Beyond the addition of a second seat, the J-20S is designed to function as a network warfare command center.
The second operator is responsible for coordinating a swarm of combat drones (loyal wingmen), managing electronic warfare operations, and directing long-range, beyond-visual-range missiles.
Key Features and Capabilities: Rivaling the F-35
according to the National Security journal, the J-20S is currently the only two-seat stealth fighter in the world. this configuration allows the second operator to focus on coordinating attacks, reconnaissance missions, and controlling drones.
The jet is equipped with a WS-15 engine, enabling “supercruise” - sustained supersonic flight without the use of afterburners. This is a capability shared with the F-22 Raptor,but not the standard F-35.
J-20S is also equipped with a sophisticated sensor suite, including… [Further details on sensor systems would be added here].