Category: AirFighters

The Shenyang J-16 is a twin-engine, multirole fighter-bomber developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Based on the Russian Sukhoi Su-30, the J-16 has been domestically produced and upgraded with Chinese avionics, weapons systems, and engines. First introduced in 2013, the J-16 is designed for air superiority, ground attack, and electronic […]

The Shenyang J-11 is a twin-engine, air superiority fighter developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Based on the Russian Sukhoi Su-27, the J-11 has been domestically produced and upgraded with Chinese avionics, weapons systems, and engines. First introduced in 1998, the J-11 is designed for air superiority and multirole missions, […]

The Chengdu J-10, also known as “Vigorous Dragon,” is a multirole fighter aircraft developed by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). First flown in 1998 and introduced in 2005, the J-10 is designed for air superiority and ground attack missions. It is China’s first domestically developed fourth-generation fighter and has been […]

The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a subsonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Yakovlev and the Irkut Corporation for the Russian Air Force. First flown in 1996 and introduced in 2010, the Yak-130 is designed to provide pilot training for fourth- and fifth-generation fighters while also being capable of performing light attack and reconnaissance missions. […]

The Mikoyan MiG-31, also known as “Foxhound” by NATO, is a supersonic interceptor aircraft developed by Mikoyan for the Soviet Air Force. First flown in 1975 and introduced in 1981, the MiG-31 was designed to replace the MiG-25 and intercept high-speed, high-altitude targets. Known for its exceptional speed, range, and advanced radar systems, the MiG-31 remains […]

The Mikoyan MiG-29, also known as “Fulcrum” by NATO, is a twin-engine, air superiority fighter developed by Mikoyan for the Soviet Air Force. First flown in 1977 and introduced in 1983, the MiG-29 was designed to counter U.S. fourth-generation fighters like the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. Known for its agility, advanced aerodynamics, and combat […]