Chinese Military Aircraft
Overview
Complete directory of military aircraft developed and manufactured by China. Each entry includes comprehensive technical specifications such as performance metrics, armament details, and operational capabilities, along with deployment history and service records of China’s aviation arsenal.
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Year | Produced | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 | CH-4 Rainbow | CASC | 2010 | — | Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions. |
| 🇨🇳 | CH-5 Rainbow | CASC | 2015 | — | Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. |
| 🇨🇳 | J-10 Vigorous Dragon | Chengdu | 1998 | 602 |
Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy. |
| 🇨🇳 | J-11 Responsive Dragon | Shenyang | 1998 | 442 |
Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft. |
| 🇨🇳 | J-15 Flying Shark | Shenyang | 2009 | 76 |
Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force. |
| 🇨🇳 | J-16 Qianlong | Shenyang | 2011 | 365 |
Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015. |
| 🇨🇳 | J-20 Mighty Dragon | Chengdu | 2011 | 300 |
China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet |
| 🇨🇳 | J-7 Fishcan | Chengdu | 1966 | 2400 |
Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. |
| 🇨🇳 | J-8 Finback | Shenyang | 1969 | 408 |
Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. |
| 🇨🇳 🇵🇰 | JF-17 Thunder | CAC / PAC | 2003 | 144 |
Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. |
| 🇨🇳 | JH-7 Flounder | Xian | 1988 | 270 |
Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles. |
| 🇨🇳 | JL-10 | AVIC | 2006 | 20 |
Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. |
| 🇨🇳 🇵🇰 | JL-8 | Hongdu | 1990 | 500 |
Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles. |
| 🇨🇳 | JL-9 | Guizhou | 2003 | 13 |
Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. |
| 🇨🇳 | Q-5 / A-5 Fantan | Nanchang | 1965 | 1300 |
Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations. |
| 🇨🇳 | SH-5 | Harbin | 1976 | 7 |
Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century. |
| 🇨🇳 | Wing Loong II | CAIG / CASC | 2017 | 100 |
Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. |
| 🇨🇳 | Y-12 | Harbin | 1982 | 71 |
Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. |
| 🇨🇳 | Y-20 | Xian | 2013 | 58 |
Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. |
| 🇨🇳 | Z-10 | Changhe | 2003 | 109 |
Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army. |
| 🇨🇳 | Z-11 | Changhe | 1994 | 46 |
Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage. |
| 🇨🇳 | Z-18 | Changhe | 2010 | 133 |
Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. |
| 🇨🇳 | Z-9 Haitun | Harbin | 1981 | 200 |
Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. |