China has officially announced a significant improvement in the capabilities of its fifth-generation J-20 fighter, which is now capable of detecting enemy aircraft at a distance three times higher than before. This has been made possible by advances in semiconductor technology over the past two decades.
According to the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post, a key factor in the improvement was the development of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, carried out by scientist Xu Xiangang and his team from Shandong University. The use of SiC has significantly improved the efficiency of the phased radar systems installed on the J-20.
Shandong University noted on its social media page that a new semiconductor material based on silicon carbide has increased the radar detection range by three times. This provides the Chinese fighter with the ability to quickly identify aerial targets at long distances, which gives it the tactical advantage of a pioneer in aerial combat.
The improvement of the J-20 radar systems significantly increases the combat potential of the Chinese Air Force, allowing it to effectively counter modern threats and compete with the world's leading fifth-generation fighters. These technological advances indicate the growth of China's scientific and industrial potential in the field of high-precision military systems.
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