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Fairchild AU-23 Peacemakerlarger figure on 0 of 3
Shenyang J-16larger figure on 3 of 3
Measured figures
Length
Single source36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Fairchild AU-23 Peacemaker | Shenyang J-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Armed gunship, counter-insurgency, utility transport[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Aircraft[source] | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation[source] |
| Primary users | United States Air Force Royal Thai Air Force[source] | — |
| Number built | 35[source] | ~ 470 - ~ 500 (As of 2026 )[source] |
| First flight |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
21.9 m (71 ft 10 in)[source]
Cruise; at maximum continuous power
Single sourceCruise; combat cruise
Single sourceMaximum; at take-off power, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) altitude, 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) gross weight
Single source148 kn (170 mph, 274 km/h) at take-off power, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) altitude, 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) gross weight[source]
77 kn (88 mph, 142 km/h) at maximum continuous power, 129 kn (239 km/h) combat cruise[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source2,120 km/h (1,320 mph, 1,140 kn)[source]
Combat range
Single source175 nmi (201 mi, 323 km)[source]
1 × Garrett TPE-331-1-101F turboprop engine
Single source1 × Garrett TPE-331-1-101F turboprop engine, 650 hp (480 kW)[source]
2 × Shenyang WS-10B afterburning turbofans with afterburner
Single source2 × Shenyang WS-10B afterburning turbofans , 135 kN (30,000 lbf) with afterburner[source]
Service ceiling
Single source17,300 m (56,800 ft)[source]
45,000 ft/min
Single source230 m/s (45,000 ft/min)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
1971[source] |
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| Developed from | Pilatus PC-6 Porter[source] | Shenyang J-11 Su-30MKK[source] |
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| Capacity | 5 troops or 6 passengers or 1 litter patient, 3 ambulatory patients with 1 medical attendant[source] | — |
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| Endurance | 4.84[source] | — |
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| National origin | United States[source] | People's Republic of China[source] |
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| Role | — | Multirole strike fighter[source] |
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| Status | — | In service[source] |
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| Primary user | — | People's Liberation Army Air Force[source] |
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| Manufactured | — | 2017–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | 2015–16[source] |
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| g limits | — | +9[source] |
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| Hardpoints | — | Munitions on 12 external hardpoints, including:[source] |
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