Introduction

“Nearly two years prior to this post, I undertook the creation of a naval variant of the J-20—an exercise in imagination that ultimately fell short of grace. Its proportions betrayed a discordant vision, a youthful restlessness unresolved. Yet destiny, in its serendipity, intervened: the upgraded J-20 emerged upon the horizon, whispers of progress incarnate. Thus stirred, I labored anew—this single-seat marvel, christened J-20A. Within its sleek airframe, the pulse of WS-15 engines thrums; its radar dome and canopy contour sculpted like a sculptor’s final, vital stroke. This creation is more than steel and ambition—it is my homage, steely and silent, to the eight decades since the World Anti-Fascist Victory bowed history toward light.”

The Chengdu J-20A represents a significant evolution of China's premier fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-20 Mighty Dragon. The defining upgrade of this improved variant is the integration of the indigenously developed WS-15 turbofan engine.

The WS-15 "Emei" engine delivers substantially greater thrust and efficiency compared to the J-20's earlier powerplants. This translates to enhanced key performance metrics: supercruise capability (sustained supersonic flight without afterburner), improved climb rate, greater agility, and potentially increased range.

Deployed as an air superiority platform and regional stabilizer by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), the WS-15-powered J-20A achieves closer to its original design potential. It signifies a major milestone in China's military aviation prowess, offering a potent combination of advanced stealth, sensor fusion, network-centric warfare capabilities, and now, high-performance indigenous propulsion, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of modern air power in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Controls

Brake------------------Air brakes

VTOL ------------------Air brakes

Activate Group 1--Activate Main Missile Bay

Activate Group 2--Activate Side Missile Bay

Activate Group 5--Lights

Activate Group 8--Parking Mode

Weapons

PL-15 BVRAAM

PL-10E WVRAAM

Gallery

Credits

PlanariaLab‘s 1Parts-HUD

LuminoxBiotechCompany's Free HUD Screen!

MikeWallace's 1 part PLAAF roundel label (Free to use)

Hitingxt helped shoot the thumbnail. Well, it's actually myself XD.

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