Fighter Jets
Shenyang J-16
ICAO: J16
Overview
The Shenyang FC-31 is a twin-engine stealth fighter prototype developed in China. First revealed in the 2010s, it is intended for export and potential naval use. The aircraft reflects ongoing efforts to expand fifth-generation capabilities.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × RD-93 / Klimov RD-33
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 19,108 lbf · 85 kN
- Avionics
- Shenyang Aircraft Corporation / KLJ-7A[67] AESA
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 1
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 55 ft 5 in · 16.90 m
- Tail height
- 15 ft 9 in · 4.80 m
- Fuselage diameter
- —
- Wing span
- 37 ft 9 in · 11.50 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 61,500 lb · 28,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 17,600 lb · 8,000 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Max cruise speed
- 1,080 kt · 1,243 mph · 2,000 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
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- Approach speed
- 215 kt · 247 mph · 398 km/h
- Range
- 2,160 nm · 2,490 mi · 4,000 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 65,600 ft · 20,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 65,000 ft/min · 330 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Shenyang FC-31 — stealth multirole fighter prototype
The FC-31 first flew in 2012 as a privately funded development project. It features a twin-engine layout with internal weapon bays and shaping intended to reduce radar signature. The aircraft is smaller than China’s J-20 and is marketed toward export customers.
Powered by two turbofan engines producing approximately 19,000 to 22,000 pounds of thrust (85 to 98 kN) each with afterburner depending on configuration, the FC-31 is capable of supersonic flight. Maximum takeoff weight is estimated to exceed 55,000 pounds (24,950 kg). Armament is designed to be carried internally to preserve stealth characteristics.
The FC-31 remains under development, with reports suggesting adaptation for carrier operations. While not yet widely deployed, it represents China’s effort to compete in the international stealth fighter market.
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