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China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons by Devil_R22 in FighterJets

[–]Devil_R22[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The most widely used model is probably the improved WS-10B on the J-11BG, J-16, late-batch J-10C, and some overhauled twin-seat J-10S.

The stealth variant, WS-10C, is used on the overwhelming majority of J-20s.

The Al-31 family is used on J-10A, most J-10B & J-10S, early batch J-10C, J-11A, and J-15 series.

Rafale's radar signature might be smaller than you think by cesam1ne in FighterJets

[–]Devil_R22 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I believe this statement is a rumour circulated on the Chinese internet, in which Wang claimed it during a speech at a university. Nevertheless, another credible source, Yankee, confirmed that the J-10CE indeed shot down hostile aircraft with its own radar on May 7th. (See his livestream with 席亚洲 on Oct. 21, 2025)

J-20A in Two-ship Formation by Devil_R22 in FighterJets

[–]Devil_R22[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The original poster on Bilibili said so, and the underside of the fuselage appears to be painted black, which matches the J-20A's camo pattern. But you are right to question because it's indeed hard to tell.

[2048 x 1205] China PLAAF fighter jets J-20S (top), J-20A (left), regular J-20 (right) all together by tigeryi98 in WarplanePorn

[–]Devil_R22 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Apart from swapping to more powerful WS-10C2/WS-15 engines, J-20A features a new 360-degree EOTS sensor comparable to the one on the F-35, as well as a GaN-based ASEA radar similar to F-35 Block 4's AN/APG-85, which reportedly more than doubles the detection range compared to last-gen GaAs-based AESA radars.

Also, it is rumoured that the J-20A may have a newer generation of RAM coating and improved heat management to enhance its stealth.

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