Shenyang J-15

[Zarvan]

The J-15 Flying Shark is a Chinese version of the Russian Su-33

Entered service 2013
Crew 1 men
Dimensions and weight
Length 21.9 m
Wing span 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m
Weight (empty) 17.5 t
Weight (maximum take off) 33 t
Engines and performance
Engines 2 × Woshan WS-10A "Taihang" turbofans
Traction (dry / with afterburning) 89.17 / 135 kN
Maximum speed ~ 2 940 km/h
Service ceiling 20 km
Ferry range 3 500 km
Combat radius 1 500 km
Armament
Cannon 1 x 23-mm or 30-mm
Missiles PL-12 medium-range; PL-7, PL-8, PL-9, AIM-9L/M short-range
Bombs various bombs


The Shenyang J-15, nicknamed the Flying Shark is a carrierborne air superiority fighter jet. Its development was marked by a controversy. Russia claims that the Chinese have violated intellectual property agreements by creating their own version of Russian Sukhoi Su-33 fighter jet. This incident led to the end of negotiation between China and Russia, in 2006, regarding military aircraft trade.

It all started at the turn of the 21st century when Chinese MoD decided to improve the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force. They wanted to acquire Sukhoi Su-33 aircrafts for the use on their aircraft carrier.

There are two versions of the Flying Shark, the one-seat and the twin-seat variant. The two-seater made its maiden flight in 2012. Essentially it is a combat capable trainer.

Compared to the Su-33, the Shenyang J-15 is much faster (2 940 km/h opposed to 2 300 km), has a longer range (3 500 km opposed to 3 000 km), and a higher service ceiling (20 km opposed to 17 km). However Russians are claiming that the Flying Shark is no match for their Sukhoi Su-33 and that the Chinese are bound to purchase it, sooner or later. Notably equipment and armament of Sukhoi Su-33 are regarded superior than that of the Chinese jet, although this is debatable.

According to the chief designer of the Flying Shark, this aircraft has what it takes to be a worthy competitor to Sukhoi Su-33, as well as Eurofighter Typhoon, Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet, and other carrier-based aircraft of the same class. The chief designer cites electronic systems to be the weakest link of this jet. He also mentioned that Chinese-built Woshan WS-10A "Taihang" turbofans need improvement in the future in order to match the quality of Russian engines.

Shenyang J-15 Carrierborne Air Superiority Fighter | Military-Today.com

 

[!eon]

So basically only design is Russian.

 

[Sipahi]

we are considering it of PN right ?

 

[Indus Falcon]

we are considering it of PN right ?

No.

 

[kungfugymnast]

So basically only design is Russian.

Russian su33 shed off weight to max t/o 69k lb with smaller fuel tank std 15,000lb of fuel, max 18,000lb and would carry less payloads than standard flankers without pylons under air intake while center for 1x large anti~ship missile.

The j15 should be similar for easy take off and landing. Lighter and carry less than j11b/d while having the new AESA radar. Jammer pod will be carried externally. 8x air to air missiles is enough for air cover role. For anti-ship, it could carry 4 antiship missiles & 4x air to air.