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The Shenyang J-15 (Chinese: 歼-15), also known as Flying Shark (Chinese: 飞鲨; pinyin: Fēishā; NATO reporting name: Flanker-X2, [3]) is a Chinese all-weather, twin-engine, carrier-based 4.5 generation [4] multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) and the 601 Institute, specifically for the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF) to serve on ...
The Sukhoi Su-33 (Russian: Сухой Су-33; NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) is a Soviet/Russian all-weather carrier-based twin-engine air superiority fighter designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, derived from the Su-27 and initially known as the Su-27K.
The Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council (AFIC) assigns [1] codenames for fighters and other military aircraft originating in, or operated by, the air forces of the former Warsaw Pact, including Russia, and the People's Republic of China.
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) is a Chinese aircraft manufacturer in Shenyang, Liaoning and a subsidiary of AVIC. Founded in 1951 as the classified 112 Factory , it is the oldest aircraft manufacturer in the People's Republic of China . [ 2 ]
Shenyang J-16D: China Electronic warfare/SEAD: 12 [1] Bombardier Challenger 850: Canada: Reconnaissance: 5 [7] [6] Helicopter; Changhe Z-8: China France transport License built Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon variant 34 [6] Harbin Z-9: China France Medium multi-purpose utility helicopter: License built Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin variant 16 [6 ...
In 2018, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) reportedly developed prototypes for the next-generation aircraft. [4] Intelligence and rumors indicated the Chinese designs would use tailless flying wing or flying arrowhead configuration that can provide greater broadband stealth characteristics compared to the previous generation of fighters, new propulsion technologies, improved sensors allowing ...
One factor favouring the MiG-29K over the Su-33 in the Indian decision was the larger size of the Su-33, which further limited the number of aircraft on deck. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] Modifications were made to the MiG-29K for Indian requirements, including the Zhuk-ME radar, RD-33MK engine, a combat payload up to 5,500 kilograms (12,100 lb), 13 weapon ...
The J-10s intended engine is the Chinese Shenyang WS-10. The WS-10 suffered development difficulties and production of the aircraft went ahead with the Salyut AL-31FN as a substitute. [ 30 ] A pre-production J-10C flew with a WS-10 at the 2018 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition ; the engine nozzle was modified for stealth and ...