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Shenyang J-16
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ShenyangJ-16

Multirole Fighters · People's Republic of China · 2017
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ShenyangJ-16

Shenyang J-16
Shenyang J-16 Photo: 中華民國國防部 · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
75
Air-to-Ground Capability
88
Avionics
80
Range & Payload
82
Speed & Agility
78
Survivability
83
Reliability
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators1 countries
Quantity450
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
81
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
6/12
Modern Era
29/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
75
Air-to-Ground Capability
88
Avionics
80
Range & Payload
82
Speed & Agility
78
Survivability
83
Reliability
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Shenyang J-16
Production
2017–
Quantity
450
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
81
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 Flight2011
  • Service Entry Year2015
  • Crew2
  • Primary Rolemultirole strike fighter
  • Generation4.5 generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine Typeafterburning turbofans
  • Engine ModelShenyang WS-10B
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)135
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed2,120 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
  • Service Ceiling17,300 m
  • Ferry Range3,000 km
  • Rate of Climb230 m/s
  • G-Limit9
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length21.9 m
  • Wingspan14.7 m
  • Height6.36 m
  • Wing Area62
  • Empty Weight18,700 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight35,000 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built450
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2017
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2017Production started
9
years in service
450
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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