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Wednesday, March 06, 2013

China fighter designer compares J-15 to F/A-18 Hornet

J-15 Flying Shark |The chief designer of the Shenyang J-15 fighter has compared the aircraft to the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, and suggests that the developmental J-31 could one day serve aboard Chinese aircraft carriers.

In an interview with Chinese state news agency Xinhua, Chinese aircraft designer Sun Cong said that the J-15 is "generally close to the US F/A-18, reaching world class standards".

He adds that the J-15 could have a combat radius of over 1,000km (540nm) if powered by domestic engines.

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