1. Home
  2. News
  3. Images show PLAAF J-16 armed with YJ-83K anti-ship missile

Images show PLAAF J-16 armed with YJ-83K anti-ship missile

For the first time images have emerged showing a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 multirole fighter armed with the radar-guided, 180 km-range YJ-83K anti-ship missile: an indication that China has enhanced the capabilities of this aircraft.

A still taken from CCTV video footage showing a PLAAF J-16 multirole fighter aircraft carrying an YJ-83K anti-ship missile.

The images, which were part of a 16 February report by state-owned broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) focusing on new equipment, show a J-16 belonging to the PLAAF’s 40th Air Brigade at Nanchang-Xiangtan carrying two YJ-83Ks. It is unclear, however, when the images were taken.

Already a Janes subscriber? Read the full article via the Client Login
Interested in subscribing, see What we do

Share

Air Force Air vehicles Airborne weapon systems Air-to-surface missiles Armed forces China Equipment in service Air Force Fixed-wing - military
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/2020/05/15/86a8e7b4-28b5-42c6-8f57-610f2525e47f

For the first time images have emerged showing a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 mul...

Request Consultation

Request a free consultation to discover how Janes can provide you with assured, interconnected open-source intelligence.

Details