J-16 Chinese Multirole Strike Fighter Aircraft

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Basic Information

Name

J-16 Chinese Multirole Strike Fighter Aircraft

Designation

J-16

Alternate Designation

—

Equipment Type

—

Manufacturer

Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

Date of Introduction

2013

Description

The J-16 is a twin-engine, twin-seat multi-role fighter jet that is also capable of air-to-air combat.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Engine Afterburning Turbofan (96 hp)

Max Speed 2.4 km/h

Range 3000.0 km

Service Ceiling 20000 m

Variants

J-16 Strike variant.

J-16D Electronic warfare variant. Equipped with wingtip electronic warfare pods, and no IRST or 30 mm cannon. It reportedly made its first flight in December 2015.

System

Alternate Designation(s) J-16

Primary Function / Type Multirole Strike Fighter

Manufacturer Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

Crew 2 ea

Number of Engines 2 ea

Number of Hard Points Munitions on twelve external hardpoints

Dimensions

Length 21.9 m

Width (Wing Span) 14.7 m

Height 6.36 m

Wing Area 62.04 m2

Empty Weight 17,700 kg

Gross Weight 26,000 kg

Maximum Takeoff Weight 35,000 kg

Automotive

Engine Name 2 × Shenyang WS-10B afterburning turbofans

Number of Engines 2

Engine Type Afterburning turbofans

Engine Power 96 kN (22,000 lbf) thrust each dry, 145 kN (33,000 lbf) with afterburner

Maximum Speed Mach 2.4

Maximum Range 3,000 km

Combat Range 1,500 km

Ferry Range 4,500 km

Service Ceiling 20,000 m

Rate of Climb 325 m/s

Main Gun System

System

Name Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1

Type Autocannon

Caliber 30mm

Length 1,978 mm

Barrel Length 1,500 mm

Width 156 mm

Height 185 mm

Weight 46 kg

Barrels 1

Action Short recoil operated

Rate of FIre 1,800 rounds/min

Muzzle Velocity 900 m/s

Maximum Firing Range 1,800 m

Effective Firing Range 200-1,800 m

Ammunition

Type Rifle, Autocannon

Caliber 30 mm

Shell 30×165 mm

Basic Load 150 Rounds

Main Missile Systems

Main Missile System #1

Name PL-12

Type Air-to-Air Missile

Operational Range 70–100 km

Guidance System Active radar

Basic Load 8 x PL-12 Air-to-Air Missiles

Main Missile System #2

Name PL-9

Type Air-to-Air Missile

Operational Range 22 km

Guidance System multi-element infrared

Basic Load 4 x PL-9 Air-to-Air Missiles

Bomb Weapon Systems

Note Various bombs and rockets including BeiDou satellite-guided bombs and laser-guided bombs

Fire Control / Avionics

Fire Control System Type INA

Fire Control Radar INA

Navigation Radar INA

Protection

Stealth Properties Yes

Heat Signature Reduction Yes

Add on Armor INA

NBC Protection INA

EW Counter Measures Electronic countermeasure (ECM) pods

Chaffs/Flares Yes

Image Sources

Notes https://chinesemilitaryreview.blogspot.com/2012/01/chinese-j-16-long-range-strike-fighter.html; https://eng.mil.ru/en/special_operation/news/more.htm?id=12445704@egNews; https://warisboring.com/chinas-air-force-1700-combat-aircraft-ready-for-war/; https://sputnikglobe.com/20230120/china-replacing-aging-fighter-jets-with-advanced-j-16s-in-all-five-theater-commands-report-says-1106533732.html;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Multirole Aircraft

Air > Multirole Aircraft

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

21.9 m

Width

14.7 m

Height

6.36 m

Weight

26000 kg

Operators (2)

China

Malaysia

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