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China Unveils Upgraded J-20A Fighter with New Engines

1/30/2026

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Beijing released footage of upgraded J-20A flight tests, showing the jets now feature high-thrust WS-15 engines and improved avionics.
Xinhua, the state news agency, reported that the prototypes are in the pre-delivery testing phase, as indicated by their yellow zinc-chromate primer.
The J-20, a twin-engine heavy stealth fighter, entered service in 2017.
China continues to enhance the J-20A with upgrades to its aerodynamic design, avionics, and engines.

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Story summary

Beijing released footage of upgraded J-20A flight tests, showing the jets now feature high-thrust WS-15 engines and improved avionics.
Xinhua, the state news agency, reported that the prototypes are in the pre-delivery testing phase, as indicated by their yellow zinc-chromate primer.
The J-20, a twin-engine heavy stealth fighter, entered service in 2017.
China continues to enhance the J-20A with upgrades to its aerodynamic design, avionics, and engines.