Shenyang J-11

Shenyang Aircraft Corporation · China · first flew 1998 · fighter

A Chinese-built derivative of the Su-27 Flanker — a twin-engine, twin-finned heavyweight air superiority fighter.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsMid-mounted, swept
E — Engines2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted
F — FuselageTwo engines spaced widely apart on a blended fuselage
T — TailTwin fin

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Effectively a single-seat Flanker — two widely spaced engines, twin canted fins and big swept wings; distinguishing it from a genuine Su-27 relies on subtle antenna and sensor differences.

Specifications

Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.

History

The J-11 began in the 1990s as licence-assembled Su-27SKs, first flying in China in 1998, before Shenyang developed indigenous versions with Chinese avionics, radar and engines after the original agreement lapsed.

Variants

Versions include the assembled J-11, the indigenised J-11B, the two-seat J-11BS and the navalised J-15 derivative.

Where you'll see it

A front-line PLA Air Force and Naval Air Force type with no Western basing; it has not been seen in UK skies and is observed only overseas.

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