Friday, January 09, 2015

Chinese Aircraft Carrier's Fighters Go Operational?

J-15 serial aircraft on LiaoningIn this late mid-late 2014 photo, at least four production J-15 "Flying Shark" fighters have landed on the aircraft carrier Liaoning.

The J-15 is a navalized version of the Su-27 Flanker heavy fighter; modifications include maneuverability increasing canards, new radars, precision guided munitions and a hardened airframe intended to withstand the environmental stresses of maritime operations.

The J-15 can also be fitted with refueling pods and electronic warfare attack systems.

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