Chinas Stealth Fighter The J20 Mighty Dragon And The Growing Challenge To Western Air Dominance 1st Edition Abraham Abrams by Abraham Abrams 9781036105501, 9781036105525, 1036105504, 1036105520 instant download after payment.

About the Author: ABRAHAM ABRAMS is an expert in East Asian military affairs and security. He holds a masters degree in War Studies from King’s College London as well as a Masters in East Asian International Relations, and is currently pursuing a related PhD.

The book examines the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter, its historical and geopolitical context, and its implications for global military power dynamics. Abraham Abrams work highlights China’s transformation from a minor player in aviation to a peer-level competitor with the United States.

The J-20’s development began in the 1990s and achieved milestones rapidly, with its first flight in 2011 and operational deployment in 2016. It is now the second most numerous stealth fighter globally, after the U.S. F-35. Its increasing presence in East Asian hotspots, including the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, underscores its growing strategic importance.

The book traces the evolution of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), explores the rationale behind China’s pursuit of advanced air superiority capabilities, and compares the J-20 to rival fifth-generation fighters. It also contextualises the fighter program within China’s broader rise in technological and economic power, marking it as a key symbol of the shifting balance of power between East and West.

Finally, Abrams looks forward to China’s ambitions in the next-generation arms race, positioning the J-20 as a pivotal achievement and a harbinger of China’s future military advancements.