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Shenyang J-16
| J-16 Qianlong | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Multirole strike fighter |
| National origin | People's Republic of China |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation |
| Introduction | 2015/16[1] |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Produced | 2017–present |
| Number built | 350 as of 2024 |
| Developed from | Shenyang J-11 |
The Shenyang J-16, also known as Qianlong (simplified Chinese: 潜龙; traditional Chinese: 潛龍; pinyin: Qián Lóng; lit. 'Hyphalosaurus or hidden dragon') is a Chinese all-weather 4.5 generation,[2][3] tandem-seat, twin-engine, multirole strike fighter[4][1] built by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It is developed from the Shenyang J-11, the licensed production variant of the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 and Sukhoi Su-30.[4]
- ^ a b Bronk, page 38
- ^ 2019 China Military Power (PDF). Defense Intelligence Agency (Report). 2019. p. 88.
- ^ Office of the Secretary of Defense. "China Military Power 2021" (PDF). p. 80.
- ^ a b Liu, Zhen (4 August 2018). "China's new J-16 advanced fighter jet 'targeting Taiwan' may soon be combat ready". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
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