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J-15 (Flanker-X2)

Carrier-based air superiority fighterFielded 2013Pending verification
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J-15 (Flanker-X2)
Photo: Z3144228 · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeCarrier-based air superiority fighter
Date of introduction2013
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerShenyang Aircraft CorporationMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length12.19 m40 ftMed[1]
Wingspan14.7 m48 ftMed[1]
Height5.85 m19 ftMed[1]
Wing area67.80 m sqMed[1]
Empty weight18,500 kg40,785 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight29,940 kg66,006 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 × Shenyang WS-10Med[1]
Thrust / power132 kN (30,000 lbf) thrust eachMed[1]
Speed2,409 km/h1,497 mph · 1,301 ktMed[1]
Range3,000 km1,864 mi · 1,620 nmi3,000 km w/out refuelingMed[1]
Service ceiling17,000 m55,774 ftMed[1]
Protection
Chaff / flaresYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints12 × external hardpoints with a capacity of up to 6,500 kg (14,300 lb) of ordnance, with provisions to carry combinations of Rockets, Missiles, and Bombs.Med[1]
Missile Systems: anti-air missilesAA-10 Alamo, AA-8 Aphid, AA-11 Archer, AA-12 Adder AAMsMed[1]
Missile Systems: anti-ship missilesAS-17 Krypton, Moskit ASM-MSS (SS-N-22 Sunburn)Med[1]
RocketsS-8, S-13 or S-25 podsMed[1]
Bombsup to 8 x 1,100 lb (500 kg) or 28 x 550 lb (250 kg)Med[1]
ArmamentGryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1; P-270 MoskitMed[1]
Fire control
Fire Control RadarNIIP N011 multi-mode look-down shoot-down; or Phazotron Zhuk-27Med[1]
Variants
J-15Single-seat variant.[1]
J-15BUpdated variant.[1]
J-15STwo-seat variant, first flown in 2012.[1]
J-15DTwo-seat variant with EW pods and other electronic equipment installed and IRST sensor removed. Begun operational testing in December 2018.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1Autocannon
Med[1]
Range
1.8 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
150 Rounds
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
1,800 rounds/min
P-270 MoskitSupersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Med[1]
Range
120–250 km75–155 mi · 65–135 nmi
Type
Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Guidance
Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing
Warhead weight
300 KG (660 lb) overall 150 kg (330 lb) explosive or 120 kt
Speed
Mach 3 (3,675 km/h)
Length
9.745 m
Summary

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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. J-15 (Flanker-X2) Chinese Carrier-Based Air Superiority Fighter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)