J-15 Carrier-Borne Fighter: A Milestone in China’s Blue-Water Navy Development
Release time: 2026-01-30
Fighter Aircraft Identification Card
The J-15 is China’s first generation of independently developed carrier-borne heavy fighter aircraft.
Core Combat Capabilities Highlights
Carrier-based takeoff and landing
Long-range maritime strike
Large payload capacity
Excellent low-speed handling
Key Development Milestone
Successful maiden flight in 2009
Successfully completed the first takeoff and landing on the Liaoning Aircraft Carrier in 2012
Powered by cutting-edge technology
Integrating advanced tri-surface aerodynamic layout with canards
Equipped with foldable wings and strengthened landing gear
Equipped with advanced comprehensive avionics systems
Capable of performing diverse missions including air defense interception and anti-ship attacks.
Milestone in National Defence
Marking the Chinese Navy’s formal entry into the aircraft carrier era
Significantly enhance the long-range strike capabilities of China’s maritime defense forces
