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Military expert says mass production of new carrier-based fighter ‘fully expected’
By Li Yan - People's Daily Online - 15:12, April 27, 2017
J-15 fighters (File photo)
As attention is focused on the J-15B jet after the launch of China’s first domestically produced aircraft carrier, a military expert has said that mass production of new carrier-based fighters can definitely be expected.
Yin Zhuo made the remarks in response to reports that China has suspended production of its J-15 fighters, and will start production of J-15B fighters. J-15B fighters are equipped with active electronically scanned array radars. They can compete with U.S.-made F-35B fighters in terms of detecting range and capability, which means they are competitive in battles to control air and sea, according to media reports.
Interesting, since this would de facto confirm the J-15B-designation !