The J-15, Beijing’s only carrier-based fighter jet, is descended from the Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-27 and shares traits with American planes, state broadcaster says.
A newly produced J-15 carrier-based fighter jet was fitted with what seems to be a pair of China s domestically developed engines, according to an official media report on Wednesday, which marked the 10th anniversary of the aircraft s first takeoff and landing on the Liaoning, China s first aircraft carrier.
A recent report by China Central Television (CCTV) in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the commissioning of China s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. 27.09.2022, Sputnik International
At best, an upgraded Chinese J-15 might rival an American carrier-launched F/A-18 Super Hornet. However, the J-15 is likely unable to compete with a U.S. carrier-launched F-35C or F-35B.