China’s Mighty Dragon J-20 vs. America’s F-22 Raptor: Who Wins Comes Down to 1 Thing
Story by Kris Osborn • 23h
Key Points and Summary - With China’s J-20 appearing in larger numbers, the big question is whether it could beat an F-22 one-on-one.
-The Raptor still holds known edges in raw speed (Mach 2.25 vs ~2.0) and thrust-to-weight (~1.37).
-China’s latest WS-15 engine reportedly adds supercruise and lifts the J-20 to roughly 1.25, narrowing the gap. A larger radome could host a longer-range AESA, but higher power and emissions risk eroding stealth and inviting jamming.
-The J-20’s bigger airframe trades agility for range and payload; the F-22 favors close-in maneuvering. At distance, outcomes hinge on who sees, jams and shoots first: radar/IRST, sensor fusion and missile reach.
F-22 vs. J-20: The Battle No One Wants to See
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/china-s-mighty-dragon-j-20-vs-america-s-f-22-raptor-who-wins-comes-down-to-1-thing/ar-AA1MTNzN?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=68ce9bdc63fc4f90b8d52dd280b30851&ei=84
