CHINESE J-20 "MIGHTY DRAGON" STEALTH FIGHTER

Description

The Chengdu J-20 (Jian-20; literally "Annihilator-Twenty") is a purported fifth generation, stealth, twin-engine fighter aircraft prototype developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). In late 2010, the J-20 underwent high speed taxiing tests. The J-20 made its first flight on 11 January 2011. General He Weirong, Deputy Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force said in November 2009 that he expected the J-20 to be operational in 2017–2019. (Scale : 1/144e)