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Shenyang J-11
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ShenyangJ-11

Multirole Fighters · People's Republic of China · 1998
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ShenyangJ-11

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Shenyang J-11
Shenyang J-11 Photo: Mil.ru · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
70
Air-to-Ground Capability
65
Avionics
60
Range & Payload
70
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
65
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service1998
Operators1 countries
Quantity440
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
21/25
Post-Cold War
51/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
70
Air-to-Ground Capability
65
Avionics
60
Range & Payload
70
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
65
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Shenyang J-11
Production
1998–
Quantity
440
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1998
  • Service Entry Year1998
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleAir superiority fighter
  • Generation4th generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant9MOD.9
  • Engine TypeShenyang WS-10A "Taihang"
  • Engine ModelAL-31
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)76.5
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)124.5
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel9,400 kg
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed2,300 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.25 Mach
  • Service Ceiling18,500 m
  • Ferry Range3,530 km
  • Combat Radius1,500 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length21.9 m
  • Wingspan14.7 m
  • Height5.9 m
  • Empty Weight16,000 kg
  • Loaded Weight25,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight33,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built440
  • Operators2
  • Variants4
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1998
  • Operational StatusIn active service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1998Production started
28
years in service
440
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Shenyang J-11 1998
// SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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