As of 2026, estimates for the total number of Chengdu J-20 stealth fighters in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) generally range between 300 and 350 aircraft. While some open-source reports from early 2024 suggested a fleet size of roughly 200, more recent assessments indicate that production has accelerated significantly. By mid-2025, public inventories placed the total fleet between 320 and 350 units, reflecting an annual production rate that has surged to approximately 100 to 120 airframes. These aircraft are currently operational across at least 12 to 13 air brigades. With the expansion of manufacturing facilities at the Chengdu plant and other sites, analysts project that China’s J-20 inventory will continue to grow rapidly, with the potential to reach a total of 1,000 aircraft in service by 2030.