China's J-16 fighter, as one of the representatives of the multi-functional fighter, once again attracted the attention of the world, this type of fighter is developed and manufactured by the mainland Shenyang Aircraft Manufacturing Company, based on the J-11 fighter, and its performance and maneuverability also have a certain reputation in the world.
But for China's new batch of J-16 suddenly appeared! Many military fans said: Black technology is integrated, and the performance far exceeds that of the American "F15E".
The J-16 fighter is an important achievement of China's aviation industry, developed by the Shenyang Aircraft Manufacturing Company based on the J-11 fighter. As a multifunctional fighter, the J-16 fighter is at the level of four and a half generations, so to speak, inheriting the excellent qualities of the J-11 series, and improving and upgrading on its basis.
This fighter has excellent maneuverability and comprehensive combat capability, and can perform a variety of tasks such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, and electronic warfare, and is an important part of the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Air Force.
Speaking of which, there may be many netizens who want to know: What are the black technologies in the new batch of J-16 fighters?
Black technology one: the improvement of the nose radome
The exposure of the J-16 of the Air Force facelift batch did cause a sensation. This is mainly due to the most noticeable improvement - the update of the nose radome.
Compared with the previous batch of J-16, the new nose radome uses the same white coating as the Su-30MK2, which is also the third nose radome model developed by Continental. The nose radome is a protective cover covering the radar antenna at the front of the aircraft, which has the role of protection and stealth.
The white-coated nose radome also brings significant improvements in a number of ways.
First of all, the white coating can effectively reduce the radar reflection signal and improve the stealth performance of the fighter.
We need to know that stealth performance is crucial for modern fighters. After all, superiority in this area reduces the likelihood of detection by enemy radars and increases the survivability of fighters in combat.
Secondly, the white coating can also reduce the temperature of the radome surface, thereby reducing heat release, reducing the infrared radiation of the fighter, and enhancing the fighter's countermeasure and survivability.
In addition to the above advantages, the adoption of the new nose radome also shows that the Chinese Air Force attaches great importance to and continues to explore the stealth performance of fighters.
In particular, with the development of the modern war environment, the importance of stealth technology has become increasingly prominent, and through continuous improvement and upgrading, the Chinese Air Force is committed to improving the stealth capability of its own fighters to ensure national security and maintain regional peace and stability.
The introduction of this new type of nose radome will provide important support for the Chinese Air Force's combat capability and the improvement of the comprehensive performance of fighters.
Black technology two: the upgrade of large-caliber active phased array radar
In the latest upgrade of the J-16, there is also a significant improvement - the upgrade of the electronic equipment of the whole aircraft, including the replacement of the large-caliber active phased array radar.
When it comes to active phased array radar, it can be said that it is the most advanced radar system technology at present, which has a wide detection range and a high degree of target recognition ability.
However, large-aperture active phased array radars have higher sensitivity and anti-jamming capabilities than traditional radar systems. This means that it can detect targets more accurately and maintain high performance stability even in complex electromagnetic environments. This kind of improvement is indeed crucial for the J-16.
Because in the modern battlefield, electronic warfare has become a norm, the enemy may use various means to jam the radar system, and the anti-jamming capability of the active phased array radar can effectively deal with these challenges.
Also, large-caliber active phased array radars with a longer detection range. This means that the J-16 can detect enemy targets earlier, increase the awareness and initiative of the combat environment, and provide strong support for our side to formulate more effective tactics and strategies. In air combat, the increase in detection range can provide our pilots with more tactical options and increase their operational flexibility and advantages.
Therefore, the upgrade of the J-16 equipped with a large-caliber active phased array radar will indeed significantly improve its combat performance and battlefield adaptability.
The advanced and performance advantages of this radar system will also bring significant improvements to the combat effectiveness and battlefield survivability of the J-16 in modern warfare, making it a powerful force of the Chinese Air Force with stronger deterrence and strike capabilities.
The unveiling of China's new batch of J-16 fighters marks the continuous improvement and development of the technical level of China's aviation industry. Its improved nose radome and upgraded large-caliber active phased array radar make the performance of this fighter far superior to that of the American "F15E", and will also play a more important role in modern warfare.