China’s advanced J-11D heavy fighter jet takes maiden flight

[Khalid Newazi]

The upgraded D variant of China’s J-11 fighter jet, a copy of the Russian Sukhoi Su-27, has made its maiden flight, Chinese media reported. The jet reportedly has new radar and an air refueling system.

The J-11D model, which was tested in the air for the first time on Wednesday, incorporates technologies developed for the J-16 fighter jet.

It is reported to have better active phased array radar, use more composite materials in its wings and tail, and be capable of firing more advanced air-to-air missiles like PL-10 and PL-15.

Photos of the J-11D prototype tested at a Shenyang Aircraft Corporation airfield also showed an in-flight refueling probe installed on the port side similar to the arrangement used on J-15.

​China’s advanced J-11D heavy fighter jet takes maiden flight — RT News

 

[Tipu7]

bro its J11b pic. show some pics of J11D protptype if it really exist

 

[Khalid Newazi]

bro its J11b pic. show some pics of J11D protptype if it really exist

There is not much difference to the airframe, the difference takes place in electronics, such as a new AESA radar, Electronic warfare suit and equipment, and other electronics from the J-16. The only difference is the weight reduction due to the use of composite materials.

 

[mike2000 is back]

The upgraded D variant of China’s J-11 fighter jet, a copy of the Russian Sukhoi Su-27, has made its maiden flight, Chinese media reported.

Good to see the Russians stressing the bold part(though some Chinese nationalistic members on here might deny that.lol). With friends like this, who needs ennemies??

 

[Skull and Bones]

Good to see the Russians stressing the bold part(though some Chinese nationalistic members on here might deny that.lol). With friends like this, who needs ennemies??

They might very well integrate DSI into J-11 to make it superior.

@ptldM3

 

[mike2000 is back]

They might very well integrate DSI into J-11 to make it superior.

 

[Tipu7]

There is not much difference to the airframe

J11D is delta wing in shape............. this is what I heard.............still got no picture

 

[AwA.]

Hui Tong blog shows this image.

Chinese Military Aviation: Fighters II

 

[Koovie]

They might very well integrate DSI into J-11 to make it superior.

Classic