The most powerful Chinese fighter jet is not the Su-35 fighter that Beijing bought from Russia.
According to MW magazine, China is on its way to becoming the world's leading air force by 2030. Some of the country's next-generation fighter designs will be put into service in the next decade. The following 5 fighters are currently considered the strongest in the Chinese Air Force.
1. J-20
As the first fifth generation fighter developed outside the United States, the J-20 was equipped with Chinese WS-10C engines, electronic warfare systems and other improvements.
China claims a heavy-duty fighter model, the two engines being on par with the US F-22, and it is equipped with PL-15 air-to-air missiles, and active electronic phase array radar (AESA). ) with "great" situational awareness.
In the future, the J-20 will likely continue to integrate new generation technologies, from supersonic air-to-air missile technology to stealth coating, new electronic devices and weapons. laser.
2. Su-35
Ordered by China from Russia in 2015, the 4 ++ Su-35 air superiority fighter was designed to defeat the F-22. The airframe is optimized for the Su-35 to achieve high maneuverability and is made of composite material to reduce weight.
The aircraft is equipped with a powerful 3-dimensional thrust vector engine and can carry up to 14 air-to-air missiles. In addition, it has a powerful infrared search and tracking system, the Irbis-E radar gives pilots a high level of situational awareness.
3. J-16
According to MW, this is the most advanced version copied by China from the Russian Su-27 Flanker design, representing a huge step forward from the original design thanks to the integration of many new generation technologies.
This aircraft model has a frame made of composite materials, integrated electronics and advanced electronic warfare systems. It is also the first and only Chinese Flanker fighter jet to use AESA radar to enhance situational awareness. According to MW, at this point it seems to be superior to the Russian Su-35.
The J-16 is primarily designed for offensive roles, and is not equipped with thrust vector engines as on the Russian versions, but it is capable of deploying long-range air-to-air missiles designed. Specialized designations to attack enemy support aircraft, such as the enemy's early warning tanker / tanker tankers (AWACS), at extreme distances.
J-16 displayed a balanced capacity in air-to-air and air-to-ground roles.
4. Su-30MKK
Despite being commissioned in 1997, the Su-30MKK is still considered one of the most formidable fighter models in the world and can maintain this title until the mid-2000
The Su-30MKK is optimized for maritime attack roles, and it can deploy both Russian missiles and Chinese domestic missiles when performing air-to-air and anti-ship combat missions. far.
According to MW, the Su-30MKK now incorporates many advanced technologies, including electronic devices that have been developed for the Su-35 program.
The aircraft also uses more composite materials, with maximum durability and maximum takeoff weight compared to other Su-30 variants.
China has begun to integrate domestic missiles for the Su-30MKK, including the PL-12 anti-ship cruise missile - considered superior to the Russian anti-ship missile Kh-31A.
5. J-10C
As the latest Chinese-made fighter jet, the J-10C is considered by some to be the most powerful fighter jet ever built and outperformed its rivals. F-16, JF-17 and Gripen.
J-10C is classified as a 4 ++ generation fighter, similar to the Su-35. It integrates thrust vector engines, composite airframe, AESA radar and features a variety of advanced weapons that were originally developed for the J-16 and J-20, including air-to-air missiles. not long-range PL-15, with close range double the US AIM-120C and R-77 of Russia.
Although it is considered to be more sophisticated than the Su-30 in terms of performance, range, weapon load, mobility, but according to MW, J-10C has more restrictions on sensor size.
(Toquoc)