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Who makes the J-20 fighter? — AVIC
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Who makes the J-20 fighter?

AVIC of Beijing makes the J-20 — China’s stealth fighter — plus the J-10, the Y-20 heavy transport, Z-10 attack helicopters and Wing Loong combat drones. With $20.9B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), eighth in the world, it is the backbone of Chinese military aviation, supplying the PLA and Pakistan.

At a glance

CompanyAVIC
CountryChina
HeadquartersBeijing
Arms revenue, 2023$20.9 billion (2023)

Flagship systems

Notable customers

Sources2 sources

SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting

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