J-16 Technical Data
| Status: | Active |
| Type: | Multirole Strike Fighter |
| Chinese Nickname: | Qianlong (潜龙) - Hidden Dragon |
| Contractors: | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation |
| IOC: | 2013-2014 |
| Operator: | PLAAF |
| Active Variants: | J-16, J-16D |
| Length: | 71.9 ft. |
| Wingspan: | 48.2 ft. |
| Height: | 20.9 ft. |
| Empty Weight: | 39,022 lbs. |
| Max Takeoff Weight: | 77,162 lbs. |
| Power Plant: | 2x WS-10B |
| Max Speed: | Mach 2.4 |
| Max Range: | 1,620 nm |
| Combat Range: | 810 nm |
| Ceiling: | 65,617 ft. |
| Gun System: | Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 |
| Air-to-Air Missiles: | PL-9, PL-10, PL-12, PL-15, PL-17 |
| Air-to-Ground Systems: | Various including anti-ship missiles, satellite-guided and laser-guided munitions |
| Accomodation: | 2 crew |
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