Shenyang J-16
The Shenyang J-16 (Chinese: 歼-16) is a Chinese tandem-seat, twinjet, multirole[3] strike fighter[1] developed from the Sukhoi Su-30[1][3][4] and built by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. It is operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).[3]
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Role | Multirole strike fighter |
National origin | People's Republic of China |
Manufacturer | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation |
Introduction | 2015[1] |
Status | In service |
Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
Produced | 2012–present |
Number built | 100+ as of 2020[2] |
Developed from | Sukhoi Su-30 |
Design and development
In the 1990s, China purchased Sukhoi Su-27 air superiority fighters from Russia, including those license-produced in China as the Shenyang J-11A.[5] From 1999, this was followed by the purchase of Sukhoi Su-30MKK and Su-30MK2 multirole fighters.[1] Similar to the development of the J-11B from the J-11A, the J-16 is a Su-30 derivative improved by replacing Russian subsystems with Chinese subsystems, and adding compatibility with Chinese weapons.[5][1]
The J-16 has AESA radar[1] and is powered by the Chinese Shenyang WS-10A engine.[6] Weight is reduced through greater use of composite materials.[1]
In early-2019, Chinese media reported the J-16 received radar-absorbent paint.[7]
Operational history
The first flight may have occurred in 2011-2012.[8]
In April 2014, the PLAAF received a regiment of J-16s.[9]
The J-16 entered service in 2015.[1] and was officially revealed in 2017 during the People's Liberation Army's 90th anniversary parade[3] It was not yet combat ready in August 2018.[3]
Variants
- J-16
- J-16D: Electronic warfare (EW) variant. Equipped with wingtip EW pods; internal EW system replaces IRST and 30 mm cannon.[1] Reportedly first flew in December 2015.[10]
Specifications
Data from
General characteristics
- Crew: 2[3]
- Powerplant: 2 × Shenyang WS-10A afterburning turbofans, 120–140[6] kN (27,000–31,000 lbf) with afterburner
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 2+[11]
Armament
Avionics
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
- Sukhoi Su-34
- Mig-35
- Sukhoi Su-35S
- F-15E Strike Eagle
- Eurofighter Typhoon
- Dassault Rafale
- Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Related lists
References
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Citations
- Bronk, page 38
- International Institute for Strategic Studies (2020). The Military Balance 2020. Routledge. p. 265. ISBN 978-0367466398.
- Liu, Zhen (4 August 2018). "China's new J-16 advanced fighter jet 'targeting Taiwan' may soon be combat ready". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- Ministry of Defense of Japan (2020). Defense of Japan 2020 (PDF) (Report). p. 67. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- Bronk, page 37
- Fisher, Richard (27 May 2015). "ANALYSIS: Can China break the military aircraft engine bottleneck?". FlightGlobal. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- Pickrell, Ryan (31 January 2019). "China claims its advanced J-16 strike fighter just went stealth with nothing more than a new paint job". Business Insider India. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- John Pike. "J-16 (Jianjiji-16 Fighter aircraft 16) / F-16". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- "Chinese Air Force Takes Delivery of New J-16 Strike Fighters". Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- Fisher, Richard D., Jr (23 December 2015). "Possible J-16 EW variant makes its first flight". IHS Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- Defense Intelligence Agency of the United States (2019). China Military Power: Modernizing a Force to Fight and Win (PDF) (Report). p. 88. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 May 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- International Institute for Strategic Studies (2018). "Chinese and Russian air-launched weapons: a test for Western air dominance". Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- Rupprecht, Andreas (18 February 2020). "Images show PLAAF J-16 armed with YJ-83K anti-ship missile". Janes. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
Bibliography
- Bronk, Justin (October 2020). Russian and Chinese Combat Air Trends (PDF) (Report). Whitehall Report. 3–20. Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. Retrieved 12 November 2020.