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Shenyang J-15 Carrier-Based Fighter Family

The Shenyang J-15 is an active Chinese carrier-based fighter family independently developed for PLA Navy aviation. Ministry of National Defense reporting identifies J-15 aircraft as the spearhead of China’s carrier air wings, operating from Liaoning and Shandong and undergoing full-process carrier training; later J-15T and J-15DT variants extend the family for catapult operations and electronic warfare.

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Identity

Aliases
Shenyang J-15J-15Flying Shark
Family Name
Shenyang J-15
Full Name
Shenyang J-15 Carrier-Based Fighter Family
Roles
military
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Shenyang J-15 is an active Chinese carrier-based fighter family independently developed for PLA Navy aviation. Ministry of National Defense reporting identifies J-15 aircraft as the spearhead of China’s carrier air wings, operating from Liaoning and Shandong and undergoing full-process carrier training; later J-15T and J-15DT variants extend the family for catapult operations and electronic warfare.

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:43:12 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:43:12 UTC