China's J-16 fighter jet, a versatile powerhouse, delivers unmatched combat strength with its robust propulsion system and ability to carry a vast array of weapons, according to its designers.
The fighter jet made waves at the grand military parade on Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
J-16 fighters appeared in the early warning command aircraft formation, special mission aircraft formation and the aerial refueling aircraft formation.
As the mainstay fighter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, the J-16 series aircraft is truly in its prime.
"The J-16 fighter jet boasts exceptional maneuverability alongside formidable weapon-carrying capacity. Its platform can integrate a wide array of the Air Force's air-to-air weapons and its radar has upgraded to active phased array radar, which significantly enhances both its detection range and simultaneous target tracking capabilities. It also possesses strong integrated capabilities for multi-source situational awareness. Furthermore, it can form integrated combat systems with other equipment," said Wang Chenguang, a staffer of Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
Due to its strong weapon-carrying capacity, the J-16 fighter is also dubbed as the "bomb truck."
To enhance the J-16's overall combat performance, researchers implemented numerous innovations during the design and development process.
"The large number of weapons means their permutations and combinations grow exponentially. Through this rapid optimization design approach, our J-16 aircraft can adapt to more than 100 configurations while maintaining stable flight and combat readiness," said Wang.
China's J-16 fighter boasts robust combat capabilities: insider
China's J-16 fighter boasts robust combat capabilities: insider
