Key Points and Summary - In a speculative showdown between the American YF-23 prototype and China's operational J-20 "Mighty Dragon," the Cold War-era design holds a surprising edge. -The YF-23, which ...

Key Points and Summary - In a hypothetical matchup between the fourth-generation F-16V Viper and China's fifth-generation J-20 "Mighty Dragon," the deciding factor is stealth. -While the combat-proven ...

China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has once again put the spotlight on its most advanced stealth fighter, the ...

In addition to its other capabilities, the J-20 will almost certainly enjoy the equivalent of a “home field advantage” in any future conflict with the United States. How? For one possibility, the J-20 ...

Interestingly, the J-20A lacks an internal cannon like its American counterparts. But this is a feature, not a bug. The Chengdu J-20A is an upgraded variant of China’s iconic fifth-generation stealth ...