OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERShenyang Aircraft Corporation
YEAR INTRODUCED2013
UNITS IN SERVICE250
UNITS PRODUCED280
UNIT COST$70.0M
DESCRIPTION
China's advanced Flanker derivative combining Su-30MKK airframe with indigenous AESA radar and PL-15 BVR missiles. Primary deep-strike platform of the PLA Air Force.
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECS
Length
21.9 m
Wingspan
14.7 m
Crew
2
Max Speed
Mach 2.0 (2,120 km/h)
Range
4,000 km
Combat Radius
1,500 km
Ceiling
18,000 m
Engine
WS-10B Taihang (2x) ~30,000 lbf each
Armament
GSh-30-1 clone 30mm cannon, PL-15, YJ-12, LS-6, 12 hardpoints
Radar
Type 1475 AESA
Unit Cost U S D
$70.0M
COMBAT RECORD
COMBAT HISTORY
No confirmed combat use. Regular Taiwan Strait incursions and intercept missions.
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
OPERATORS
Operator data coming soon
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