There is new information about the latest improved model of the J-15 fighter, and there is a picture of the J-15B fighter flying on the Internet, and we can clearly see that the J-15B is painted with the navy's livery and the iconic "flying shark" pattern.
The J-15 keeps pace with the times
The J-15 is a carrier-based fighter independently developed by China, which was initially named the J-11C and later changed to the J-15 fighter. It was developed based on the J-11B fighter, with reference to the Soviet T10K prototype, and transplanted some of the technology from the J-7A fighter-bomber.
The research and development of the J-15 has gone through years of hard work and improvement, and significant progress has been made in terms of performance and technology. The J-15 has all-round combat capabilities against the air, sea and ground, of which the avionics system comes from the J-11B and the J-7A respectively, which makes the J-15 have strong multi-purpose combat capabilities.
However, compared with modern four-and-a-half-generation fighters and fifth-generation fighters, the technical level of the J-15 is slightly behind. Although it has been improved over the years, it is still at the level of a typical fourth-generation heavy fighter. In the face of competition from modern fighters, the J-15 may struggle a little.
It is a fourth-and-a-half-generation improved model of the J-15 fighter, and its technical level is comparable to the J-16 fighter. Compared with the J-15, the J-15B has undergone comprehensive upgrades and improvements, including a new avionics system, radar system, and ** system.
In addition to technical upgrades and improvements, the J-15B is also a catapult fighter. Compared with the glide jump take-off mode of the J-15, the catapult take-off mode can greatly improve the combat capability of the fighter. At the time of ejection takeoff, the fighter can use more ** and fuel, which allows it to better complete the combat mission.
The J-15B fighter is of great significance to the Chinese Navy's aircraft-carrying units. As one of the important equipment in the next decade, the J-15B will further enhance the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier combat capabilities.
It is better able to work in concert with other modern fighters. In addition, the use of the catapult take-off mode will also improve the take-off and landing efficiency and combat sustainability of the J-15B.
It should be noted that the development and improvement of fighters is an ongoing process. The development and innovation of technology is the key to promoting the further improvement of the J-15 fighter.
China has made remarkable progress in the field of aviation technology, and through independent research and development and technology introduction, it has continuously improved its domestic aviation industry capacity and strengthened the research and development and improvement of aviation equipment.
The Type 003 aircraft carrier carrier-based aircraft unit is formed
The Type 003 aircraft carrier, which is the third domestically produced aircraft carrier of the Chinese Navy, is another important milestone in the field of aircraft carriers for our country. With its advanced design concept and high technical level, this new aircraft carrier will play a pivotal role as the core force of the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier formation.
During the construction of the aircraft carrier, we used the most advanced carrier-based aircraft take-off and landing system and aviation maintenance facilities. The perfection and improvement of these facilities have made the take-off and landing of carrier-based aircraft more efficient and the operation smoother, providing solid support and guarantee for our aircraft carrier formation.
But when it comes to the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers, it is not just a matter of the aircraft carrier itself. As a huge mobile base at sea, aircraft carriers need to carry various types of carrier-based aircraft to form a powerful combat capability.
Take the Type 003 aircraft carrier as an example, its main carrier-based fighter is the J-15B. As an upgraded and improved version of the J-15, although this fighter has been significantly improved in some aspects, it still does not have stealth capabilities. This means that in the face of fifth-generation fighters, the J-15B may be at a disadvantage.
But we didn't stop there. In fact, we are actively developing another advanced carrier-based fighter, the J-35. As a fifth-generation fighter, this fighter has stealth capabilities and will play a vital role in air combat. It can be said that the emergence of the J-35 will support the most important air defense system for the Type 003 aircraft carrier.
In addition to fighters, AWACS aircraft are an indispensable part of the aircraft carrier formation. As an advanced AWACS aircraft, the Air Police 600 AWACS aircraft will provide air situation information support for our fighters.
At the same time, it will also guide destroyers to launch long-range anti-aircraft missiles for anti-missile interception. It is conceivable that the Air Police 600 early warning aircraft will become the most important information node of the Type 003 aircraft carrier battle group.
Of course, in addition to these main combat forces, our future aircraft carrier aircraft force will have more carrier-based models. For example, carrier-based UAVs, anti-submarine aircraft, etc., these types of aircraft will make our Type 003 aircraft carrier have more comprehensive combat capabilities.
Whether it is air operations, sea attacks, or anti-submarine operations, we have a wealth of carrier-based aircraft types and powerful combat capabilities.
It can be said that the R&D and production of the Type 003 aircraft carrier and our supporting carrier-based aircraft have made another big step forward in China's aircraft carrier industry. We have made significant progress in technology and capabilities.
There are still challenges to be overcome in the future
It is indeed not an easy task to achieve a comprehensive equipping of warships and aircraft. The technology, quantity, time and other factors involved are all challenges that we need to overcome.
From a technical point of view, although the J-15B has made considerable progress in research and development, further testing and verification is needed to ensure that its performance and reliability meet expectations.
After all, the combat environment that our aircraft carriers will face in the future is complex and changeable, and the intensity is very high, and any slight omission may cause serious consequences. Therefore, we must conduct a full range of rigorous tests on the J-15B to ensure that it can work stably in various extreme environments.
In addition to technical challenges, the increase in the number of carrier-based aircraft is also a problem that needs to be solved. You must know that the combat effectiveness of an aircraft carrier depends not only on the performance of carrier-based aircraft, but also on the number of carrier-based aircraft.
A sufficient number of carrier-based aircraft can ensure that we always maintain an advantage in future naval battles. Therefore, we must ensure that the number of equipment of carrier-based aircraft is synchronized with the construction and service of aircraft carriers, so as to ensure the effective operation and routine maintenance of carrier-based aircraft.
But then again, despite these challenges, we believe that the Chinese Navy is capable of solving any problems that are holding back development. Over the years, the Chinese Navy has been making continuous progress in its ability to equip ships and aircraft.
Through independent research and development and equipment, we have made a series of important achievements, allowing the world to see China's strength and determination in the field of carrier-based aircraft.
Looking ahead, we firmly believe that the Chinese Navy will continue to achieve greater breakthroughs in its naval and aircraft deployment capabilities. Through continuous innovation and technological breakthroughs, the technical level of our aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft will definitely reach a new level.