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J-11 (Agreement)
Shenyang/Sukhoi · China
While the first flight occurred later, 1996 was the pivotal year China secured the rights to build the Su-27SK domestically. This airframe became the foundation for China's modern air force, eventually evolving into the highly advanced J-11B and J-16 variants.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,500 km/h (Mach 2.35) |
| Range | 3,530 km |
| Ceiling | 18,500 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31F turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon; 10 hardpoints for PL-series missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
F-22A Raptor (First Flight) →
Fighter
J-11 (Agreement)
Shenyang/Sukhoi · China
While the first flight occurred later, 1996 was the pivotal year China secured the rights to build the Su-27SK domestically. This airframe became the foundation for China's modern air force, eventually evolving into the highly advanced J-11B and J-16 variants.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,500 km/h (Mach 2.35) |
| Range | 3,530 km |
| Ceiling | 18,500 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31F turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon; 10 hardpoints for PL-series missiles.