Shenyang J-16

Combat aircraft, China. In service since 2015

How to recognise it

Two-seat Flanker: twin fins, widely spaced engines and a long tail sting, but no canards (unlike the Su-30SM); often seen with a grey radome and Chinese markings.

Also known as

J-16, J-16D, Flanker-N

Used by

China

Same family

Naming one of these instead still scores family points.

• Su-27
• Su-30SM
• Su-35S

Compare

• Shenyang J-16 vs Su-27
• Shenyang J-16 vs Su-30SM
• Shenyang J-16 vs Su-35S

Other jets

• A-10 Thunderbolt II
• AV-8B Harrier II
• B-1B Lancer
• B-2 Spirit
• B-52 Stratofortress
• Chengdu J-10
• Chengdu J-20
• Eurofighter Typhoon
• F-4 Phantom II
• F-15 Eagle
• F-16AM
• F-16C Fighting Falcon

All 37 jets

Sources

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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang J-16