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Chengdu J-20 facts for kids

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J-20 at Airshow China 2016
A J-20 stealth fighter at Airshow China 2016.

The Chengdu J-20 is a powerful fighter jet used by China. It was built to fight other airplanes. This jet has special "stealth" features. This means it is very hard for radar to find it. The J-20 has two engines and one seat. It can fly well in all kinds of weather. China started using this aircraft in March 2017.

The J-20 has small wings near the front called canards. These canards help the plane turn and fly better. It is the third stealth fighter jet in the world that is actively used. The first two are the F-22 and the F-35. The J-20 can fly very fast, about 1.7 times the speed of sound!

How the J-20 Was Developed

Some people believe that information about other advanced fighter jets helped China build the J-20 faster. This information may have come from computer systems of other countries. This kind of information sharing, even if not official, can help speed up new designs.

Images for kids

  • J-20s

    The two Chengdu J-20s making their first public appearance at Airshow China 2016

  • J-20 fighter (cropped)

    Chengdu J-20 showcasing maneuverability at Airshow China 2018.

  • J-20 fighter (44040541250) (cropped)

    Chengdu J-20 displaying weapon bays, missiles, and avionics during Airshow China 2018.

  • J-20 formation (cropped)

    Two J-20 fighters breaking formation

  • Chengdu J20 Schematic

    Schematic of the J-20

See also

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