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Shenyang J-15
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ShenyangJ-15

Multirole Fighters · People's Republic of China · 2006
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ShenyangJ-15

Shenyang J-15
Shenyang J-15 Photo: Z3144228 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
70
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
65
Range & Payload
60
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators1 countries
Quantity116
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
22/25
Post-Cold War
55/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
70
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
65
Range & Payload
60
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Shenyang J-15
Production
2006–
Quantity
116
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
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 Flight2009
  • Service Entry Year2013
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolemultirole fighter
  • Generation4.5 generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeSaturn AL-31 or WS-10B
  • Engine ModelWS-10H
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)76
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)125
  • Thrust-to-Weight1.05
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel10,000 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed2,300 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.4 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Service Ceiling18,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,500 km
  • Combat Radius1,200 km
  • Rate of Climb246 m/s
  • G-Limit8.5
  • Takeoff Run200 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length22.28 m
  • Wingspan14.7 m
  • Height5.92 m
  • Wing Area67.84
  • Empty Weight17,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight27,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight33,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built116
  • Operators1
  • Variants4
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn service / In production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
116
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Shenyang J-15 2006
// DERIVATIVES
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
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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