J-20 Dragon into PLAAF service

China’s Chengdu J-20A Dragon fifth-generation medium and long-range fighter has reportedly gone into service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) since early 2017. According to informed sources, six low-rate initial production aircraft have been identified by their serial numbers but there are at least two more flying with no numbers applied. The J-20A is operated by the 176th Air Brigade at Dingxin Air Base.