J-20 is the most advanced plane to come out of Asia

a reply to: Caughtlurking

It doesn't have to. It's the sensor in a sensor/shooter team. The shooter will be using a VLRAAM from over 200 miles out, guided by the J-20. It only has to get close enough to lock them up.

a reply to: Zaphod58

I don't think you're getting anywhere near close to within 200mi undetected in the j-20.

a reply to: Caughtlurking

You don't have to get there undetected. If you can get within range long enough to lock, and let your shooter get the shot off, you're set. If you can stay alive long enough to give guidance to the missile even better, but the key to all stealth is reducing detection time to get in weapons range.

Why a small stealthy unmanned drone or satellite ahead of the fight illuminates targets before missiles reach them..