US military expert: China's J-15 fighter jet has surpassed the US Hornet carrier based aircraft

The development of the J-15 began in 2000, and the manufacturing phase began in 2010. At this time, China had made great progress in high-end materials and manufacturing processes. The final product of the J-15 had a more streamlined body structure and significantly reduced body weight. alsoThe twin engine heavy fighter jets currently in service in the Chinese Navy areThe only current carrier based fighter model of the Chinese Navy. It holds a special position in China's maritime combat system, and the dynamics of the J-15 also indicate to some extent the future development process of China's aircraft carriers.

From the perspective of parameters, the J-15 fighter jet has excellent performance. Its length is about 22 meters, wingspan is 15 meters, empty weight is 17.5 tons, maximum flight speed is 2940 kilometers per hour, maximum lifting weight can reach 32 tons, and maximum range is 3500 kilometers.

The US "Global Security" website once published an article stating that the firepower strike range of the J-15 is astonishing, far exceeding the previous predictions of the United States.US military experts have also stated that the comprehensive performance of China's J-15 fighter jet has surpassed that of the US F/A-18 Hornet carrier based aircraft.

The J-15 is developed by Shenyang Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China. It is an improved version of China's fourth generation fighter jet, commonly known as the fourth generation semi fighter jet.In the future, China will use the "Liaoning Ship" carrying the J-15 as its core, paired with 052D destroyers, nuclear submarines, and escort ships, to form a complete maritime combat system. As a result, the Chinese Navy will build the strongest and most comprehensive aircraft carrier fleet in Asia.

In short, the J-15 is of great significance to China's naval warfare system. Thanks to the rapid development of China's military aviation technology, the J-15 can outperform many military powers' similar fighter jets in terms of body materials, weapon systems, and comprehensive combat capabilities.