The J-20 is a fifth-generation heavy twinjet stealth fighter aircraft developed by China and it has entered service with Chinese air force in 2017. The J-20 features all-moving canards, all-moving vertical fins and DSI intakes. The use of low-observable designs like coated integrated cockpit canopy, twin outward-canted fins and hatches with serrated sawtooth edges have elevated its stealth capabilities to a world-class level. The WS-15 engine used by the J-20 is a low-bypass thrust-vectoring turbofan engine developed by China specifically for fifth-generation aircraft. It can generate a maximum thrust of around 18 tons, enabling supersonic cruising while significantly increasing range and payload capacity. In the Beast Mode configuration, eight PL-15 missiles can be mounted externally, together with four carried internally in the fuselage bay, allowing the aircraft to sortie with a total of twelve PL-15 long-range air-to-air missiles. Thanks to the advanced technologies it uses, the J-20 which has high stealth performance, high situational awareness and high maneuverability is now undoubtedly one of the world’s top fighter aircraft.

KIT INFO

This MENG LS-002s 1/48 Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Beast Mode model kit accurately replicates the unique fuselage profile and details of the stealth fighter. Nozzles, some pipelines and fans of the WS-15 Emei engines are precisely represented. Flaps can be installed in different positions, and all-moving canards and all-moving vertical fins are rotatable as on the real aircraft. The cockpit interiors are precisely replicated. This kit includes two canopies with different details. Hatches of the belly weapons bay and side weapons bays can be built in the open or closed position. This kit includes 3D-printed PL-15 long-range air-to-air missiles along with their corresponding pylons, a boarding ladder and aerial refueling probe parts.

Length: 438mm  Width: 270mm  Height: 97mm