The J-16 | Is it the best Flanker?

In recent years, two Chinese fighter aircraft have emerged which have caused a stir in the West. The first is the fifth generation J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’, a rival to the F-35, F-22, and Su-57. The other is the J-16, a familiar looking multirole aircraft. Based on the Flanker, it’s designed to match and outperform western designs, like the Super Hornet, and its Russian equivalents. The online chatter is increasingly touting this Chinese fighter as the ‘ultimate flanker’. But is this true? Today, let’s have a look at the J-16. CONTENT 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Disclaimer 01:30 Chinese Flanker derivatives 05:01 J-16 Development 07:08 J-16 Capabilities 07:55 A J-16 vs EA-18G 10:02 J-16 electronic warfare speculations 12:08 Chinese Strategies 14:04 Specs 18:29 Sensors 22:51 Wrap Up Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing our merchandise at https://peacemaker.fashion Transcripts and discussion can be found at our Substack https://militaryaviationvideos.substack.com/ We are affiliates for AVI-8 watches. Get 20% off full-priced items by using the code AMAHA when you click through to https://www.avi-8.com/AMAHA If you are looking for an aviation themed gift and want to support this channel, check out the Military Shop by using our affiliate link https://militaryshop.com.au/?ref=AMAHA and you can also use our coupon code AMAHA for a discount! We are affiliates with Airfix Models - please use our link https://prf.hn/l/meNMQn5 You can also support us here: https://raafdocumentary.com/support/ _____________ Disclaimer _____________ Original footage and recreated scenes (using DCS, War Thunder, etc) may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available. Copyright disclaimer under fair dealing sections ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A,ss 42/103B of the Copyright Act which includes research, study, criticism, review, and reporting of news. Copyright remains with the respective owners. These videos are made for educational purposes only. The Australian Military Aviation History Association is a not-for-profit association with the intent of recording, preserving and promoting Australian military aviation history.