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Measured figures
estimated · Length
Single source22.28 m (73 ft 1 in)[source]
KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Shenyang J-15 | TAI TF Kaan |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 or 2[source] | One[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
| Type | Carrier-based multirole fighter[source] | Stealth multirole / air superiority fighter[source] |
| National origin | China[source] | Turkey[source] |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation[source] |
Preliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · Length
Single source20.3 m (66 ft 7 in)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration
20,3 m (66 ft)[source]KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated
estimated · or
Single sourceestimated · with wings folded
Single source14.70 m (48 ft 3 in) or 7.4 m (24 ft 3 in) with wings folded[source]
KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated · Wingspan
Single sourcePreliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · Wingspan
Single sourceestimated · Height
Single source5.92 m (19 ft 5 in)[source]
KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated · Height
Single sourcePreliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · Height
Single source5 m (16 ft 5 in)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration
5 m (16 ft)[source]KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated
Empty; estimated · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; estimated · Gross weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; estimated · Max takeoff weight
Single source17,500 kg (38,581 lb)[source]
27,000 kg (59,525 lb)[source]
33,000 kg (72,753 lb)[source]
Maximum take-off; Preliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · Maximum takeoff weight
Single source34,750 kg (76,500 lb)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration
34.750 kg (76,500 lb)[source]KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated
Maximum; estimated · Maximum speed
Single source2,300 km/h (1,400 mph, 1,200 kn)[source]
estimated · Range
Single source3,500 km (2,200 mi, 1,900 nmi)[source]
estimated · Combat range
Single source1,270 km (790 mi, 690 nmi)[source]
estimated · 2 × Saturn AL-31 or WS-10B afterburning turbofans with afterburner
Single source2 × Saturn AL-31 or WS-10B afterburning turbofans, 122.6–135 kN (27,600–30,300 lbf) with afterburner[source]
Preliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · 2 × General Electric F110-GE-129 Turbofan thrust each dry
Single sourcePreliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · with afterburner
Single source2 × General Electric F110-GE-129 Turbofan , 76.3 kN (17.155 lbf) thrust each dry, 131 kN (29,000 lbf) with afterburner[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration
2 x 13.150 kgf (2 x 29,000 lb)[source]KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated
estimated · Wing area
Single source67.84 m 2 (730.2 sq ft)[source]
KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated · Wing area
Single sourcePreliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · Wing area
Single source71.6 m 2 (770 sq ft)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration
71,6 m2 (771 ft2)[source]KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated
estimated · Service ceiling
Single source18,000 m (59,000 ft)[source]
KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated · Service ceiling
Manufacturer claimPreliminary specifications (KAAN development aircraft) · Service ceiling
Single source16,764 m (55,000 ft)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration
16.764 m (55,000 ft)[source]KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated
estimated · 48,400 ft/min
Single source246 m/s (48,400 ft/min)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Turkish Aerospace Industries[source] |
| Status | In service / In production[source] | Under development[source] |
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| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force[source] | Turkish Air Force[source] |
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| Number built | 116+[source] | — |
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| Manufactured | 2006–present[source] | — |
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| Introduction date | J-15: December 2013 J-15S: July 2022 J-15T/J-15D: October 2024[source] | 2030s (planned)[source] |
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| First flight | J-15: 31 August 2009 J-15S: 3 November 2012 J-15T: July 2016 J-15D: October 2016[source] | 21 February 2024[source] |
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| Developed from | T-10K Shenyang J-11B[source] | — |
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| Fuel capacity | 9,800 kg (21,600 lb) internal[source] | — |
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| g limits | +8 g[source] | +9,0 g & −3,5 g[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Thrust/weight | 0.93 with AL-31 (1.01-1.07 with WS-10B)[source] | 0,75[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Hardpoints | Munitions on twelve external hardpoints with a capacity of 6,500 kg, including:[source] | 8 internal; 3 per wing, total 6 external[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Other name | — | TF or MMU[source] |
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| Designer | — | BAE Systems TAI[source] |
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| Prototypes | — |
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| Flights | — |
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| Initiated | — | 2010[source] |
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| Wing loading | — | 485 kg/m 2 (99 lb/sq ft)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Guns | — | 30x113 mm[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Missiles | — | Air-to-air missiles : GÖKTUĞ missile program: Gökdoğan BVR active radar homing Gökhan ramjet engine powered BVR active radar homing Bozdoğan short-range infrared homing Air-to-surface missiles : SOM Cruise Missile (B1, B2, and J variants) KUZGUN-TJ, Turbojet-powered Air-to-surface missile KUZGUN-KY, Solid fuel Rocket-powered Air-to-surface missile KUZGUN-ER, Turbojet-powered , Air-to-surface missile (According to TUBITAK-SAGE, this missile will be equivalent to Penguin Missiles .) KUZGUN-EW, KUZGUN-EW will be able to carry miniaturised EW payload which will act as a stand-in jammer and suppress enemy air defences to significantly increase the survivability of the aircraft of the Turkish Air Force . AKBABA, Air-to-surface , Anti-radiation Missile (ARM) ROKETSAN ÇAKIR Missile Family , Anti-ship , Air-to-surface , surface-to-surface Cruise Missile .[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Bombs | — | Teber-81 ( Mark 81 bomb w/ ROKETSAN Laser Guidance Kit) HGK-82 ( Mark 82 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Precision Guidance Kit ) KGK-82 ( Mark 82 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Wing Assisted Guidance Kit) Teber-82 ( Mark 82 bomb w/ ROKETSAN Laser Guidance Kit) HGK-83 ( Mark 83 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Precision Guidance Kit ) KGK-83 ( Mark 83 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Wing Assisted Guidance Kit) HGK-84 ( Mark 84 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Precision Guidance Kit ) LHGK-84 ( Mark 84 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Laser Sensitive Guidance Kit) SARB-83, Bunker buster NEB-84, Bunker buster MAM (Smart Micro Munition) (MAM-T variant) KUZGUN-SS, Glide bomb ASELSAN Miniature Bomb[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Integrated RF System (IRFS) | — | MURAD-600A AESA radar Radar warning receiver[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Integrated Electro-Optical System (IEOS) | — | KARAT-200 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) TOYGUN Electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance and targeting system İRİS-300 Missile approach warning system (IR-MWS/360° day/night imaging) YILDIRIM-300 Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) LİAS-300 Laser warning receiver (LWS)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Integrated Communications Navigation and IFF (ICNI) | — | ICNAir-ASQ9683 communications suite ARVEN radio-navigation equipment IdentIFF Mode-5 identification friend or foe[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Advanced Cockpit / Human Machine Interface | — | TULGAR Helmet-mounted display (HMDS) LAD-208 Large area display (LAD)[source]Preliminary specifications; development aircraft, not a verified production Block 10 configuration |
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| Positive / Negative G Limit | — | +9 / -3,5 G[source]KAAN development aircraft; manufacturer technical data, configuration not stated |
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