Recently, high-definition front photos of the J-20S twin-seat stealth fighter have been exposed online, causing a big stir in the global military community, with everyone discussing it enthusiastically.
The J-20S is no ordinary aircraft. It is the world's first twin-seat fifth-generation fighter, also known as the "5.5th generation fighter." It has extraordinary capabilities, able to simultaneously perform early warning, command, air combat, and ground attack, four functions combined together, like having multiple superpowers at once. There was no such technology in previous fifth-generation fighters, and it fills this gap. Moreover, its appearance indicates that the Chinese Air Force is no longer just focused on defense but is shifting towards an offensive operational system.
The J-20S has more impressive features. It can quickly integrate various information, like a super brain, capable of processing complex intelligence rapidly. It can also cooperate with drones in combat, allowing the drones to carry out missions under its command. Additionally, this aircraft has the capability for long-range attacks, able to strike enemies from far away. With these advanced capabilities, it is gradually changing the current aerial combat landscape and significantly enhancing the strength of our military in various battlefields.
Previously, due to equipment and technological limitations, the Chinese Air Force mainly focused on defensive operations. However, now that the J-20 series is being widely equipped with the forces, and electronic information technology has developed rapidly, our military has already gained the ability for long-range raids and systematic assaults. The emergence of the J-20S marks a crucial moment in this transformation of our military.
The single-seat version of the J-20 is primarily tasked with "breaking through," meaning it breaks into the enemy's air defense system and takes control of the skies. However, the twin-seat J-20S is different; the pilot sitting behind can focus on monitoring the surrounding environment, operating weapons, and conducting electronic warfare, even acting as a "small commander" in the sky, coordinating various combat forces to act together. You see, the U.S. does not have a stealth twin-seat fighter, so the J-20S plays a significant role in battles requiring multiple systems to work together, especially in high-risk combat scenarios. It is worth noting that due to the risk of being shot down, the initiative in future air combat may well depend on the J-20S, which acts as an "airborne forward command post."
Let's talk about the J-20S's unique advantages in warfare. Its approach to warfare is similar to the Israeli Air Force's method of "stealthily infiltrating, remaining undetected by the enemy, and then launching a systematic comprehensive strike." The J-20S is particularly powerful, with a combat radius of up to 2000 kilometers. Moreover, its avionics system is highly advanced, and if refueled by tankers, it can fly even farther, enabling deep strikes against enemies.
Additionally, it can integrate the J-16, J-35 fighters, drones, and long-range missile forces via high-speed data links, forming a comprehensive operational system combining air and sea. In long-range operations, the J-20S can serve as an early warning platform, with a radar detection range exceeding 300 kilometers and the ability to detect stealth targets using multiple base stations.
When early warning aircraft are unable to advance due to distance or threats, the J-20S can provide intelligence support and tactical instructions to friendly aircraft and drone swarms via radar networking. This capability is extremely important in distant and complex airspace far from our country. When facing opponents who are skilled in stealth and have high levels of informatization, we can gain the upper hand in aerial combat by taking the initiative.
The J-20S has another remarkable feature: it works exceptionally well with stealth drones. Through high-speed data links, the pilot in the rear seat can directly command the attack - 11 drones, sending them to perform reconnaissance, interfere with enemy electronic devices, or conduct precision strikes. It's like during a battle, the J-20S can direct a group of drones to "lure" the enemy's air defense system, exposing their positions. Once the enemy's air defense system reveals itself, the J-20S and the single-seat J-20 can launch precise strikes to suppress it. At this point, the J-16 can take the lead, carrying heavy weapons with a large number of ammunition, further expanding the effectiveness of the strike.
This "first exhausting the enemy, then launching an assault" mode allows manned aircraft to bear fewer risks while maintaining the intensity of the attack, ensuring the continuity of the battle.
In contrast, the F-35 focuses on single-aircraft operations and limited coordination, whereas the J-20S can command multi-platform operations in complex electromagnetic environments. With this capability, the J-20S is no longer just a regular fighter jet; it acts like an information relay station in the air. It can promptly distribute various intelligence collected by satellites, early warning aircraft, and drones to the units engaged in combat, ensuring that our combat formations always remain aware of the surrounding situation and maintain an advantage in intense confrontations.
In the event of high-intensity combat, the J-20S can work in conjunction with the KJ-500 and KJ-3000 early warning aircraft, ground-based air defense systems, and a group of drones to form a complete operational chain. First, detecting the enemy, then locking onto targets, followed by interception, and finally retaliating. If the enemy attempts to imitate a strong adversary for a surprise attack, the J-20S can respond quickly, coordinating multi-domain forces to counteract, minimizing losses and swiftly launching a counterattack.
In short, the J-20S has broken the traditional perception that "twin-seat aircraft = training aircraft," becoming a versatile asset in the stealth combat system. It can command drone swarms, serve as an early warning platform, and participate in air combat and ground attacks when necessary. In a fully stealth formation, the J-20S serves as a core node in the Chinese Air Force's full-domain aerial combat network, greatly enhancing overall combat effectiveness.
The unveiling of the J-20S marks a historic shift for the Chinese Air Force from a "defensive" to an "offensive" strategy. The deployment of the J-20S to the military is not only a major technological advancement but also demonstrates the confidence of our country in military strategy. This means that the Chinese Air Force has, for the first time, surpassed its rivals in both operational concepts and equipment platforms, and is ready to make a strong debut on the global aerial combat stage.
Especially in this era where manned aircraft and drones fight together, the J-20S paired with stealth unmanned attack aircraft and stealth unmanned fighter aircraft makes their combat power much stronger. Unlike the U.S., whose aircraft lack a rear-seat pilot, their entire combat architecture seems pieced together, which is far behind compared to ours.
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