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  "id": "j-16d",
  "name": "J-16D",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Electronic warfare aircraft",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2019,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The J-16D Chinese Electronic Warfare Aircraft represents a significant advancement in electronic warfare technology, reflecting China’s increasing expertise in military aviation and electromagnetic operations.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Shenyang Aircraft Corporation",
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 21.9,
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 6.36,
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 × Shenyang WS-10B afterburning turbofans",
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 96,
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 2.4,
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 3000,
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Ammunition note",
      "text": "Beyond electronic systems, the platform maintains kinetic engagement capabilities through two missiles mounted under the aircraft belly. This dual-capability design allows the J-16D to conduct both electronic suppression missions and direct kinetic attacks against high-value targets like radar insta",
      "src": [
        "weg-j-16d"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "generic",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/j-16d.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-j-16d": {
      "title": "J-16D Chinese Electronic Warfare Aircraft",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/J-16D_Chinese_Electronic_Warfare_Aircraft",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}