Different types of J-15:
J-15D - two seat EW variant
This EW variant of
J-15S (
J-15D/J-18?) was developed based on the experience of
J-16D. As the result the pure trainer version (
J-15S) was thought to have been axed. The first prototype of
J-15D was rumored to have flown on October 25, 2016 and a prototype in full standard flew in early 2018. The aircraft carries two large wingtip ESM/ELINT pods similar to those onboard
J-16D, with the windshield IRST/LR removed as well. Additional conformal antenna fairings have been identified throughout the aircraft.
J-15D has also been speculated to feature an AESA radar. The pilot in the rear cockpit serves as the weapon system officer. It is also expected to carry two or four large ECM pods under the wings and one underneath the fuselage plus a new type of ARM based on the PL-15 AAM.
J-15D is expected to be stationed onboard the indigenous Type 002 aircraft carrier. Currently (December 2019) one
J-15D prototype (#563?) is being evaluated by the PLAN Carrier Fighter Group.
- Last Updated 12/30/19
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J-15B
A recent image (February 2020) suggested that the
03 abatch (
J-15B) is being built for the the indigenous Type 002 aircraft carrier.