Overview
The J-11 began as a licence-built copy of the Russian Su-27SK, assembled by Shenyang from 1998. China then developed the J-11B, which replaced most Russian parts with Chinese radar, avionics, weapons and eventually WS-10 engines.
Russia saw the J-11B as an unauthorised copy, which strained relations for years. The J-11 family became a key heavy fighter of the PLA Air Force and Navy and formed the basis for the carrier-based J-15 and the J-16 strike fighter. Specifications are for the J-11B.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 21.90 m |
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| Wingspan | 14.70 m |
| Height | 5.92 m |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Max. take-off weight | 33,000 kg |
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Performance
| Max. speed | 2,500 km/h |
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| Max. Mach | Mach 2.35 |
| Range | 3,530 km |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
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| Hardpoints | 10 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | Shenyang WS-10A (J-11B) |
| Thrust (each) | 76.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 132.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon
- PL-8, PL-12 and other missiles and bombs on 10 hardpoints
Photos
Photo 1: Mil.ru / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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