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Chengdu J-20larger figure on 3 of 6
Shenyang J-16larger figure on 3 of 6
Measured figures
Length
Single source21.2 m (69 ft 7 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Chengdu J-20 | Shenyang J-16 |
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| Type | Stealth air superiority fighter[source] | — |
| National origin | China[source] | People's Republic of China[source] |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu Aircraft Corporation[source] | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | In service[source] |
| Primary user |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
21.9 m (71 ft 10 in)[source]
Empty; Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Max takeoff weight
Single sourceGross; Gross weight
Single source17,000 kg (37,479 lb)[source]
25,000 kg (55,116 lb)[source]
37,000 kg (81,571 lb)[source]
Empty; Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Max takeoff weight
Single sourceCombat range
Single source2,000 km (1,200 mi, 1,100 nmi)[source]
2 × Shenyang WS-10C afterburning turbofan with afterburner
Single source2 × Shenyang WS-10C afterburning turbofan , 142–147 kN (32,000–33,000 lbf) with afterburner[source]
2 × Shenyang WS-10B afterburning turbofans with afterburner
Single source2 × Shenyang WS-10B afterburning turbofans , 135 kN (30,000 lbf) with afterburner[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
People's Liberation Army Air Force[source] |
People's Liberation Army Air Force[source] |
| Number built | 500 (As of mid-2026)[source] | ~ 470 - ~ 500 (As of 2026 )[source] |
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| Manufactured | 2009–present[source] | 2017–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | 8 March 2017 (J-20) 3 September 2025 (J-20A/J-20S)[source] | 2015–16[source] |
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| First flight | 11 January 2011; 15 years ago[source] | — |
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| Developed from | J-XX[source] | Shenyang J-11 Su-30MKK[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 12,000 kg (26,000 lb) internally[source] | — |
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| g limits | +9/-3[source] | +9[source] |
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| Wing loading | 340 kg/m 2 (69 lb/sq ft)[source] | — |
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| Maximum weapon capacity | 11,000 kg (24,000 lb)[source] | — |
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| Internal weapon bays | PL-10 short-range AAM PL-12 medium-range AAM PL-15 long-range AAM PL-16 long-range AAM (In development, to be integrated) PL-21 very-long-range AAM (In development, to be integrated) LS-6/50 and LS6/100 small-diameter PGB (intended) FT-7 small-diameter PGB (intended) CS/BBM2 small-diameter PGB (intended) CM-506KG small-diameter PGB (intended)[source] | — |
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| External hardpoints | PL-15 long-range AAM PL-17 very-long-range AAM 4× under-wing pylon capable of carrying drop tanks .[source] | — |
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| Hardpoints | The wings include four hardpoints for auxiliary fuel tanks to extend the ferrying range and launch racks to carry weapons, such as the PL-15 and PL-17 .[source]External wing hardpoints | Munitions on 12 external hardpoints, including:[source] |
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| Role | — | Multirole strike fighter[source] |
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