DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The J-15T is the upgraded catapult-capable variant of China's carrier-based J-15 fighter, designed specifically for EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System) operations on the Type 003 Fujian carrier. Unlike the original ski-jump J-15, the J-15T features strengthened nose landing gear for catapult stress, upgraded avionics including an AESA radar, and improved weapons integration for air-to-ground precision strike.
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J-15T - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
VENTAJAS
- EMALS capability allows heavier weapons loads than ski-jump launch
- AESA radar provides long-range detection and targeting
- Large internal fuel and hardpoints for extended missions
- Experience base from original J-15 fleet reduces transition cost
- Anti-ship missile capability provides carrier strike role
DESVENTAJAS
- Heavier than F/A-18E limiting carrier deck efficiency
- Less stealthy than J-35 limiting survivability in contested air
- EMALS still relatively new technology for China
- Range limited by carrier distance to targets
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW1 (J-15T) / 2 (J-15D EW)
RANGE3,500 Km Ferry / 1,500 Km Combat
ENGINE2× WS-10H
WEIGHT~17,500 Kg Empty
CEILING20,000 M
ARMAMENT30mm Cannon, 12 Hardpoints, PL-15/PL-10 AAMs, YJ-12K Anti-Ship Missiles
MAX SPEEDMach 2.35
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The vertical launch capacity here provides mission flexibility that single-role warships simply cannot match.