OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERChengdu Aerospace Corporation
YEAR INTRODUCED2017
UNITS IN SERVICE200
UNITS PRODUCED250
UNIT COST$110.0M
DESCRIPTION
China's premier 5th-generation stealth fighter with a distinctive large-delta design, optimised for long-range air superiority and Taiwan strait scenarios.
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECS
Length
20.3 m
Wingspan
12.88 m
Max Takeoff Weight
37,000 kg
Crew
1
Max Speed
Mach 2.0+ (estimated)
Range
5,500 km (with external tanks)
Combat Radius
2,000 km (estimated)
Ceiling
20,000 m
Engine
WS-10TVC (current) / WS-15 (production) dual engines
Armament
PL-15, PL-21 VLRAAM, internal weapons bays, no gun confirmed
Radar
AESA radar (type classified)
Stealth
All-aspect LO design similar to F-22
Unit Cost U S D
$110.0M
COMBAT RECORD
COMBAT HISTORY
No known combat deployment; deployed for patrols near Taiwan and in South China Sea.
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
OPERATORS
Operator data coming soon
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