| J-16 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Multirole fighter |
| National origin | People's Republic of China |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation |
| Introduction | 2013 [1] |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Developed from | Shenyang J-11BS |
The Shenyang J-16 fighter/bomber is a new strike plane designed and manufactured by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, China. This is a multi-role fighter/bomber variant based on the J-11BS with longer range and upgraded avionics, the concept is similar to F-15E fighter/bomber. The first few photos of J-16 were published on Chinese internet websites around June 2012. It appears J-16 has a slightly different vertical stabilizer compared to J-11 fighter or J-15 naval fighter. It is also equipped with missile pylons for Chinese PL-8 air-to-air missiles, another difference compared to earlier J-11 variants.
Like the J-11BS and the J-15, the fighter features numerous enhancements such as an AESA radar from the 607th institute (the same manufacturer of the AESA found on the J-11B and J-15), composites, radar absorbent material, MAWS, WS-10, ECM upgrades, and more.[2]
According to media reports, China has developed Shenyang J-16 fighter based on the Shenyang J-11 airframe influenced by the Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKK that was sold to China in 2000.[3][4]
Specifications[]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Wingspan: 14.7 m (48.25 ft)
- Height: 6.36 m (20.85 ft)
- Wing area: 62.04 m2 (667.80 ft2)
- Empty weight: 17,700 kg (38,600 lb)
- Loaded weight: 26,000 kg (58,000 lb)
- Max. takeoff weight: 35,000 kg (77,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × WS-10A afterburning turbofans
- Dry thrust: 89.17 kN (20,050 lbf) each
- Thrust with afterburner: 135 kN (33,000 lbf) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 2.0
- Range: 3000 km (1900 mi)
- Ferry range: 4000 km()
- Service ceiling: 17,300 m (56,800 ft)
- Rate of climb: 305 m/s ()
Armament
- 8 × PL-12, and 4 × PL-9 air-to-air missiles
- Various bombs and rockets including COMPASS satellite-guided bombs and laser-guided bombs
- Anti-ship and anti-radiation missiles
- Electronic countermeasure (ECM) pods
See also[]
- Sukhoi Su-30MKK
- Shenyang J-11
- 4.5 generation fighter
- F-15SE
- Eurofighter Typhoon
- Dassault Rafale
- Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
- List of fighter aircraft
References[]
External links[]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shenyang military aircraft. |
- J-16 Multi Role Fighter Bomber of China, J-16 fighter/bomber photos and introductions, AirForceWorld.com
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