SHENYANG J-15 FLANKER-X2 FLYING SHARK Fighter aircraft - China

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Description
The Shenyang J-15 NATO reporting name: Flanker-X2 , also known as Flying Shark , is a 4th generation, twin-jet, all-weather, carrier-based fighter aircraft in development by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and the 601 Institute for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's aircraft carriers.

J-15 Variants:

J-15: Single-seat variant.
J-15B: Updated variant.
J-15S: Two-seat variant, first flown in 2012.
J-15D: Two-seat variant with EW pods and other electronic equipment installed and IRST sensor removed

Technical Data
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Armament

Main Armament 1 × 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon with 150 rounds Ammunition Missiles 8 × PL-12 or R-77 4 × PL-9 or R-73 air-to-air missiles PL-15 YJ-62 or Kh-41 anti-ship missiles YJ-91 supersonic anti-ship missile Bombs Various bombs and rockets Hardpoints 12

Avionics

Sensors Optics Countermeasures

Mobility

Engine 2 × Shenyang WS-10 afterburning turbofans, 132 kN (30,000 lbf) thrust each Speed 2,940 km/h (Mach 2,38) Altitude Range 3,500 km Fuel

Specifications
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Country Manufacturer	Country user
China	China
Dimensions	Crew
Length: 21.9 m Wingspan: 14.7 m Height: 5.92 m	1 or 2
Payload	Weight
-	Empty weight: 17,500 kg MTOW: 33,000 kg
Service since	Number in service
2013	20+

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Shenyang J-15 Flanker-X2 Flying Shark Fighter Jet data pictures video (airrecognition.com)