Shenyang J | j-16 fighter
ChinesemilitaryaircraftTheShenyangJ-16(Chinese:歼-16)isaChinesetandem-seat,twinjet,multirolestrikefighter[4][1]developedfromtheShenyangJ-11(itselfderivedfromtheSukhoiSu-27)andbuiltbyShenyangAircraftCorporation.ItisoperatedbythePeoplesLiberationArmyAirForce(PLAAF).[4]Designanddevelopment[edit]Inthe1990s,ChinapurchasedSukhoiSu-27airsuperiorityfightersfromRussia,includingthoselicense-producedinChinaastheShenyangJ-11A.[5]TheJ-11AwasfurtherdevelopedintotheJ-11BsingleseatandBStwinseatvariantwithin...
Chinese military aircraft
The Shenyang J-16 (Chinese: 歼-16) is a Chinese tandem-seat, twinjet, multirole strike fighter[4][1] developed from the Shenyang J-11 (itself derived from the Sukhoi Su-27) and built by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. It is operated by the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).[4]
Design and development[edit]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] The J-11A was further developed into the J-11B single seat and BS twin seat variant with indigenous technology. The J-16 is a strike aircraft derived from the J-11BS model.[6]
The J-16 is equipped with an AESA radar[1] and is powered by the Chinese Shenyang WS-10A engine.[7] Weight is reduced through greater use of composite materials.[1] J-16 units have received radar-absorbent paint to reduce its radar signature,[8] and enhance its suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) capabili...