The USAF F-22 Block 30/35 "Super Raptor" upgrade erases the three operational gaps China’s J-20 was built to exploit:
1. 850 nm Radius: Supersonic Low-Drag Tanks & detachable pylons extend stealth reach from 590 to 850 nm, pushing US tankers outside PL-15 range.
2. Passive Hunting: Underwing TacIRST pods let Raptors silently triangulate J-20 engine heat without emitting radar.
3. 260+ km Reach: Internal AIM-260 JATM missiles neutralize the PL-15 outrange while preserving the F-22's 0.0001 m² stealth edge.