Shenyang J-16

Country: ChinaManufacturer: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

Multirole fighterChina—In service

The Shenyang J-16 is a Chinese twin-engine, two-seat multirole strike fighter developed from the Flanker lineage. Its family includes the specialised J-16D electronic-warfare derivative, which should not be treated as an identical configuration.

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Introduction year, dimensions, weights, radar figures, speed and combat radius are omitted because reliable baseline-specific public figures are not established here.

Multirole fighter // J-16ID — shenyang-j-16
China · Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

Illustration: Shenyang J-16, two-seat strike fighter

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Reliability
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Identity

Designation
Shenyang J-16
Manufacturer
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
Country
China
Category
Multirole fighter
Figures refer to
J-16

Production & service

Introduced
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Status
In service
Units produced
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Specifications

MTOW
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Crew
2
Armament
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Sensors
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Engines
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Hardpoints
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Empty weight
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Max speed
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Combat radius
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Length / wingspan / height
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Service ceiling
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Historical profile

The J-16 became publicly visible during the 2010s and was subsequently documented in Chinese air-force training. Public accounts differ on its precise initial operational date, so this sheet leaves the introduction year empty.

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