China’s New Carrier Based J-15D EW Jets Seen Packing PL-15 Missiles

In 2001, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) obtained the unfinished T-10K-3 prototype of the Soviet era developed Su-33 derived from the Su-27 from Ukraine. The aircraft was reportedly studied in detail and reverse-engineered, marking the start of development on the J-15.China repeatedly attempted to purchase Su-33 fighters from Russia, with negotiations continuing as late as March 2009. However
In 2001, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) obtained the unfinished T-10K-3 prototype of the Soviet era developed Su-33 derived from the Su-27 from Ukraine. The aircraft was reportedly studied in detail and reverse-engineered, marking the start of development on the J-15.China repeatedly attempted to purchase Su-33 fighters from Russia, with negotiations continuing as late as March 2009. However
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