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Shenyang J-11

Shenyang J-11

The Shenyang J-11 (Chinese: 歼-11; NATO reporting name: Flanker-B+/Flanker-L), also known as Yinglong (simplified Chinese: 应龙; traditional Chinese: 應龍; pinyin: yìnglóng; lit. 'Responsive Dragon') is a 4th generation twin-engine jet fighter of the People's Republic of China derived from the Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-27SK. It is manufactured by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC). The aircraft is operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Category
Fighters
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
First flight
1998-01-01

Specifications

Max speed
1,350 kt
Range
1,910 nm
Service ceiling
60,700 ft
Max takeoff weight
72,753 lb
Empty weight
52,748 lb
Powerplant
2 × Shenyang WS-10A
Engines
2
Seats
1
Length
71.8 ft
Wingspan
48 ft
Height
19.5 ft
Number built
440

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.