The Shenyang J-5 is a Chinese-built single-seat jet interceptor and fighter aircraft derived from the Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17. The J-5 was exported as the F-5 and was originally designated Dongfeng-101 and also Type 56 before being designated J-5 in 1964.
The People's Liberation Army Air Force,also referred to as the Chinese Air Force (中国空军) or the People's Air Force (人民空军),is an aerial service branch of the People's Liberation Army,the military force of the People's Republic of China. The PLAAF was officially established on 11 November 1949 and it is composed of five branches:aviation,ground-based air defense,radar,Airborne Corps and other support elements.
The Chengdu J-9 was an interceptor aircraft that was cancelled during development in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was proposed in 1964 by the 601 Institute (Shenyang) as a higher-performing alternative to the Shenyang J-8. Development was disrupted by the Cultural Revolution and frequently changing requirements;in addition,development was transferred to the 611 Institute (Chengdu). The program was cancelled in 1980.
The Saturn AL-31 is a family of axial flow turbofan engines,developed by the Lyulka design bureau in the Soviet Union,now NPO Saturn in Russia,originally as a 12.5-tonne powerplant for the Sukhoi Su-27 long range air superiority fighter. The AL-31 currently powers the Su-27 family of combat aircraft and some variants of the Chengdu J-10 multirole jet fighter. Assembly of the engine is also performed under license in India by HAL,for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI. Improved variants power the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 and Chengdu J-20.
Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation,also known as Xi'an Aircraft Company Limited (XAC),is a Chinese aircraft manufacturer and developer of large and medium-sized airplanes. It is based in Yanliang District,Xi'an,Shaanxi Province,adjacent to Xi'an Yanliang Airport. It is joint partners with No. 603 Aircraft Design Institute of military aircraft. XAC was established in 1958 and has more than 20,000 employees.
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group,traditionally known as Chengdu Aerospace Corporation,a subsidiary of AVIC,is a Chinese aerospace conglomerate that designs and manufactures combat aircraft and is also a manufacturer of aircraft parts. It was founded in 1958 as the National 132th Factory in Chengdu,Sichuan to be an aircraft supplier for the Chinese military.
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group Ltd. (HAIG),formerly China Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation or CNAMC,is a Chinese aircraft manufacturer and supplier to the Chinese military. It is based in Nanchang,Jiangxi and is a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation (GAIC) or Guizhou Aviation Aircraft Co Ltd (GAC) is a Chinese aircraft manufacturer and military aircraft based in Guiyang,Guizhou. It is a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The company's core products include trainers,turbojets,UAVs,missiles and launchers. Within a joint venture with Subaru named Yunque (云雀),they've also built Chinese license versions of cars like Subaru Rex and Subaru Vivio.
Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) is a Chinese helicopter manufacturer and supplier to the Chinese military. It is a member of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The company is based in the city of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. Changhe employs 4300 employees in two production facilities with 1.29 million sq. metres and 0.22 million sq. metres of construction area. It has a joint venture with Agusta Helicopter and relationship with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Its subsidiary,Changhe Machinery Factory,is a major automobile company in China.
The Shenyang WS-10,codename Taihang,is a turbofan engine designed and built by the People's Republic of China.
China Aviation Industry Corporation I was a Chinese consortium of aircraft manufacturers. The consortium was created on 1 July 1999 by splitting the state-owned consortium Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) into AVIC I and AVIC II. AVIC I was historically focused on large planes such as bombers,medium commercial planes (ARJ21),or fighter planes,while AVIC II was focused on smaller planes and helicopters. On 28 October 2008,the companies officially consolidated back into one organization to more efficiently manage resources and avoid redundant projects.
The Guizhou JL-9,also known as the FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle,is a family of two-seat transonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF).
The Shenyang J-13 was a long-running Chinese project by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation to develop a light-weight,single engine fighter aircraft,which was ultimately cancelled.
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Beijing. AVIC is overseen by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. It is ranked 140th in the Fortune Global 500 list as of 2021,and has over 100 subsidiaries,27 listed companies and 500,000 employees across the globe. AVIC is also the sixth largest defense contractor globally as of 2022 and second largest Chinese defense contractor with total revenue of $79 billion
Jet fighter generations classify the major technology leaps in the historical development of the jet fighter. Different authorities have identified different technology jumps as the key ones,dividing fighter development into different numbers of generations. Five generations are now widely recognised,with the development of a sixth under way.
The Shenyang FC-31Gyrfalcon,also known as the J-31 or J-35,is a Chinese prototype mid-sized twinjet 5th-generation fighter aircraft developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC). The official nickname published by SAC is "Gyrfalcon",though it has also been referred to as the "F-60" or "J-21 Snowy Owl" in some media reports,or "Falcon Hawk" by some military enthusiasts. J-XX nomenclatures in the Chinese military are reserved for programs launched and financed by the People's Liberation Army,while the FC-31 plane was developed independently as a private venture by the aircraft manufacturer.
The AVIC Dark Sword is a stealthy supersonic unmanned combat aerial vehicle from the People's Republic of China. It is being developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute for the air superiority or deep strike roles. Use as an autonomous wingman for manned aircraft may also be a goal.
The Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed in the People's Republic of China for the People's Liberation Army. It was designed by Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute and Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG),with the latter being the manufacturer. The GJ-11 can perform precision strike and aerial reconnaissance missions.
