China’s J-20 Goes Beast Mode? Before Taiwan 'War', Xi Upgrades Stealth Jet With 8 External Missiles
Summary
China’s J-20 stealth fighter has reportedly been spotted carrying eight external air-to-air missiles, potentially signalling a major expansion of its aerial combat capabilities. Imagery dated November 4, 2026, shows paired missiles mounted beneath the fighter’s wings, identified by aviation analysts as PL-15 long-range weapons. The unusual configuration could allow China to increase its missile capacity and threaten critical U.S. support aircraft, including airborne early-warning platforms and refuelling tankers. However, external weapons could compromise the J-20’s stealth advantage. Is…
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