J-16 / J-16D

J-16 / J-16D

Type: Multirole Fighter

Domain: air

Country of Origin: China

Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)

Overview

The J-16 is a heavy twin-seat multirole strike fighter derived from the Su-30 family but with Chinese-developed AESA radar, avionics, and weapons. The J-16D is a dedicated electronic warfare variant with wingtip jamming pods and additional electronic attack equipment, serving as the PLAAF's Growler equivalent. Together they provide China with a potent deep-strike and SEAD/DEAD capability.

Technical Specifications

crew2
range3,900 km ferry / 1,500 km combat
engine2× WS-10A/B
weight~17,000 kg empty
ceiling19,000 m
armament30mm cannon, 12 hardpoints, 8,000 kg payload; J-16D adds wingtip EW pods, removes cannon
max_speedMach 2.0

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