The picture shows the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter
Recently, it was reported that starting from 2016, the Chinese Air Force will be equipped with the domestic J-20 stealth fighter. If nothing unexpected happens, China will become the first country in Asia to be equipped with the fifth-generation stealth fighter. In addition, China may launch related bidding activities for domestic second-generation carrier-based fighter jets around 2017. Therefore, in the research and development of advanced fighter jets, China has become the locomotive for the development of the world market, and China's aviation industry has shown strong production and development capabilities. According to data, the total number of fighter jets produced by China, the United States and Russia in 2015 accounted for about 90% of the world's fighter jet production. However, this year, the United States is still the country with the largest number of fighter jets in the world, with its total production of about 110 aircraft. China's production ranks second in the world and Russia ranks third in the world.
has foreign media rated the top 10 fighter jets in the world in terms of comprehensive combat capabilities from six aspects, including electronic equipment, maneuverability, weapon equipment, stealth performance, aircraft improvement potential, reliability, etc. These six standards are basically the current world's excellent criteria for measuring the performance of fighter jets. However, unlike previous ranking results, the Chinese Air Force actually has two fighter jets selected into the top ten fighters in the world. This ranking results give positive evaluations on the scientific research strength of AVIC from the side, including the radar and fire control system equipped by Chinese fighters, the acceleration of fighter jets, the various airborne weapons that can be configured, etc. Let's take a look at which fighter jets have been selected:
The picture shows the F16E fighter jets equipped by the UAE Air Force
10, F-16E (F-16UAE) "Hawk" ( United States)
F-16E fighter is the most advanced and improved model in the F-16 series. The development of this aircraft was born for the strategic needs of the United Arab Emirates Air Force. In 2000, the United States and the UAE signed a fighter sales contract worth up to US$6.4 billion. Lockheed Martin will provide the UAE Air Force with 80 latest improved F16E advanced fighter jets, compared with the previous F16 series The F16E has at least 70% of the structure of the structure has been changed. The core of the avionics system is brand new, including active electronic scanning array radar, synthetic forward-view infrared sighting system and electronic warfare system. The cockpit and fly-by-wire control systems have been significantly improved. Compared with the F-16A/B prototype, its maximum take-off weight has increased by 50%, reaching 22,700 kg, and the engine thrust has increased by 35%, reaching 14,742 kg. The outstanding feature of
F-16E/F is two removable conformal fuel tanks placed on the shoulder. These two tanks can increase about 1,300 kilograms of internal fuel and increase the air weight by 450 kilograms, but it does not have a negative impact on flight quality. The biggest change between the F-16E/F and the early F-16 may be the core avionics and flight control systems. The military-specific processor used previously was replaced with commercial computers. The internal electronic warfare system of the F-16E/F is installed around the aircraft combat sensor. The system is mainly composed of three parts: passive receiver, active transmitter and electronic countermeasures equipment. The F-16E/F head is equipped with an APG-80 sensitive beam active electronic scan array antenna radar.
The picture shows the Chinese J-10B fighter
9, J-10B "Raptor" (China)
J-10B fighter is the latest improved model of the J-10 family. One of the most prominent features of the aircraft's appearance is that the supersonic air intake without surface layer is adopted under the nose, also known as the clam air intake (DSI), which effectively reduces the weight of the aircraft and the radar reflection surface. In addition, an EOTS photoelectric aiming system is installed in the right front of the pilot's cockpit. The system includes a set of infrared search and tracking sensors and laser rangefinders. It does not require the fire-control radar to passively discover enemy targets, thereby reducing the chance of the aircraft being discovered.
In addition, the biggest improvement of the J-10B should be the addition of the newly developed active phased array radar in China. The J-10B prototype exposed earlier was installed with phased array radar. However, there are reports that on the latest J-10B fighter jets in service, China has installed an advanced active phased array radar. The radar has many advantages such as long detection distance, high accuracy, fast reflection speed, strong multi-target attack ability, multiple functions, strong anti-jamming ability, and high reliability. Therefore, the detection distance of the Chinese J-10B fighter can reach 150 kilometers, search for more than 30 targets at the same time, and can attack 4-6 targets at the same time, which makes the Chinese J-10B an excellent fighter with combat performance of the world's third and a half generations.
The picture shows the Chinese J-16 fighter bomber
8 and J-16 "Shooting God" (China)
J-16 is an advanced fighter bomber developed by Shenyang Aircraft for the Navy Aviation. The aircraft is developed based on the Su-30MKK fighter currently in service in China. It mainly focuses on strengthening the use of anti-ship missiles developed by China to strike surface targets. The fuselage is basically the same as the previously imitated J-11BS. The J-16 fighter is equipped with China's latest active phased array radar, which has the ability to fight against multi-targets, and can identify relevant information about the target. Since the J-16 is equipped with China's most advanced avionics equipment, its overall combat strength is already higher than the Su-30 series fighter jets introduced by China.
Some media pointed out that China will produce at least 24 J-16s for the Navy. China has produced about 16 of this type of fighter jets. The biggest feature is that it has over-visual range combat capability and strong ground-to-sea attack capabilities. Compared with the J-H-7, the J-16 has a larger body and can launch Eagle Strike 62 and Eagle Strike 83 air-to-ship missiles, which will help strengthen China's anti-ship missiles to strike surface ships. In addition, the aircraft has basically been fully domesticized, and two Taihang high-thrust turbofan engines have been installed to solve the long-term "heart disease" problem of Chinese fighter jets, allowing the J-16 to be completely liberated in production. In the future, the J-16 may be deployed in China's coastal areas and become a sharp air blade for China to safeguard its maritime sovereignty.
The picture shows Russian Su-35 fighter
7 and Su-35 "Super Sukhoi" (Russia)
Su-35 is the latest improved model of the Russian Su-27 fighter family. Therefore, it is called the "terminator" of the Su-27. It is also called the combat aircraft closest to the fifth-generation fighter jet by the Russian Air Force. Therefore, it is marked with the code name "4++". Like the Su-27 family fighter jets, the Su-35 fighter has extremely strong maneuverability, not only because of its excellent aerodynamic layout, but more importantly, it has installed two 117S vector engines. The engine's thrust reaches 145 kiloN and the thrust-weight ratio exceeds 10, which can fully guarantee the fighter to conduct supersonic cruise flight at a speed of more than 1200 kilometers per hour.
is the most powerful fighter aircraft with the current combat effectiveness of the Su-27 family. In addition to its extremely strong maneuverability, Su-35 fighter has two other killer technologies. One is the Snow Leopard E-phase Array radar, which can track 30 targets at the same time and control 8 missiles to attack 8 air targets, including 4 targets 300 kilometers away or even further away; the other killer weapon is that the Su-35 fighter is equipped with KS172 ultra-long-range air-to-air missile, which has a range of 400 kilometers. It is the farthest air-to-air missile in the world. It adopts active radar guidance or passive radar guidance, and is an important weapon to strike enemy air early warning aircraft and other special combat aircraft.
The picture shows the French Rafale fighter
6, Rafale (France)
0 French Rafale fighter is a twin-engine, delta wing, high-flexibility multi-purpose fighter developed by the French Dassault Aircraft Company. Its avionics and aerodynamic appearance are optimized for air-control fighter as the target. It uses a delta wing combined with a close-coupled front wing and an unstable aerodynamic layout, and can maneuver +9g and -3.6g. While ensuring stable flight, it also ensures that the fighter has super maneuverability. In addition, Rafale fighter pays great attention to enhancing missile combat effectiveness. The onboard radar and weapon systems require that the target be discovered at the far distance as possible, and can also fire first to shoot down the opponent.The prototype design of the
Rafale fighter did not consider too many stealth requirements, but due to the extensive use of composite materials in the later stage, the size of the tail wing was reduced, the appearance of the fuselage was modified, the rear edges of the main wing and canard were serrated, and the conductive layer was plated on the cockpit hatch, which greatly reduced the radar reflection area and infrared characteristics. Therefore, the Rafale fighter is not only the most advanced combat aircraft in France, but also one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world. This aircraft is not only in the French Air Force, but also as a carrier-based fighter jet, making the French Navy and Air Force the absolute main fighter jet currently.
The picture shows Singapore's F-15SG "Advanced Attack Eagle" fighter
5 and F-15SG "Advanced Attack Eagle" (Singapore)
F-15SG is the latest improved model of the F15 developed by the United States for the Singapore Air Force. It is considered to be the most advanced model since the birth of the F-15 fighter. The Singapore Air Force has ordered a total of 24 F-15SG fighter jets. The addition of this aircraft is a milestone in the development of the Singapore Air Force to the third-generation Air Force. The aircraft is equipped with a high-performance F110-GE-129 engine, making its combat radius exceed 1,800 kilometers and a maximum ammunition load of 10 tons. Its comprehensive combat performance is more powerful than the F15 fighter jets used by the US military.
F-15SG is equipped with ANAPG-63(V)3 active phased array radar, helmet display system, high-precision aiming pod and other advanced avionics equipment and advanced integrated sensor components. The AN/APG-63(V)3 active phased array (AESA) radar has advanced performance, not only greatly increased its operating distance and resolution, but also has the ability to track multiple targets at the same time. It can guide 8 AIM-120Cs to attack 8 different targets at the same time. Compared with the early F-15, the latest F-15SG adopts a re-optimized design body, and the body structure and potential have been greatly improved.
The picture shows the typhoon fighter jointly developed by Europe
4 and EF2000 "Typhoon" (jointly designed and produced by multiple European countries)
typhoon fighter is the result of the five countries proposed the "Eurofighter" plan in 1984. However, France withdrew from the development of its own Rafale fighter in the middle. Therefore, the typhoon fighter has become a new generation of fighter jointly developed by the remaining four countries. The fighter adopts a front-mounted duck-type delta wing, twin-engine, single vertical tail, and belly air intake layout. It has a multi-purpose air superiority fighter with over-visual range, air super maneuverable attack capability and combat capability. It also has short-range take-off and landing capabilities, supersonic cruise capability and certain ground attack capabilities.
Typhoon fighter, as a twin-engine supersonic fighter jointly developed by Europe, is mainly used for air defense and air superiority tasks, and has both ground attack capabilities. It has excellent supermaneuverability without using vector engines. Thanks to its good fuselage design, it not only maintains high-speed and excellent handling, but also has good fighting ability, especially high-speed and high-overload fighting. In the Red Flag Military Exercise held in Germany in June 2012, the Typhoon conducted a confrontation exercise with the F22. Surprisingly, as the world-recognized as the most advanced fourth-generation fighter, the F22 did not achieve an overwhelming victory, but was hit by the typhoon several times. The outside world agreed that the typhoon's ability was better than the F22 without plug-in auxiliary fuel tanks participating in air combat within the visual range.
The picture shows the F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" fighter developed by the US military
3, F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" (USA)
F/A-18E/F fighter is a new carrier-based aircraft developed by the United States on the basis of F/A-18C/D. The main features are good reliability and maintenance, strong survivability, good high elevation flight performance and weapon launch It has high ejaculation accuracy, good short-range take-off and landing performance, outstanding low-altitude penetration capabilities, and especially extraordinary maneuverability can be said to be second to none among current fighters. Thanks to its good appearance design and advanced flight control system, the F/A-18E/F fighter can complete any sharp maneuverable flight action under any flight conditions without having to worry about the speed of the flight or the angle of attack conditions. It has good anti-stall ability and can meet the "unscrupulous" flight requirements.The fuselage of
F/A-18E/F is designed with a service life of 6,000 flight hours. The average fault interval of airborne electronic equipment is 30 flight hours. The average fault interval of radar is 100 hours. 98% of electronic equipment and consumer equipment have self-test capabilities. Its radar avionics system design is world-leading. Its active phased array aircraft radar adopts synthetic aperture technology, which can produce three different planes of extended display. The pilot can clearly see the runways, taxiways and hangars on the ground at a distance of 37 kilometers from the target, and can complete the use of air and air-space operations in a very short time. It is one of the more successful attack fighters in the United States.
The picture shows the F35 series fighter jets developed by the United States and F-35 "Lightning" (USA)
F-35 is a new generation of joint advanced attack fighter jointly developed by the United States and its allies. Therefore, it is known as the world's fighter jet. As the fifth-generation light fighter jet matched by the US Air Force and the F22, it is also a foreign trade fighter jet prepared to export to allies by the United States. The development cost of the F35 exceeds US$200 billion, making it one of the most developed weapons in the world. The F-35 has three models: A is the Air Force type, adopts traditional runway take-off and landing; B is the Marine type, which adopts short-distance take-off and landing/vertical take-off and landing; C is the navy type, the most aircraft carrier-based fighter.
As a single-seat, single-engine fighter, the F-35 is mainly used for front-line support, air defense interception and other tasks. It is the main force of air combat in the United States and its allies in the 21st century. The United States is preparing to purchase 2,443 F35 series fighter jets in the future to replace the F-16, A-10, F/A-18, AV-8B and other combat aircraft currently equipped by the United States. Other countries jointly developed have a total of 710 aircraft. Objectively evaluated that the F35 fighter is one of the most advanced combat aircraft in the world today and is also the second fifth-generation stealth fighter developed by the United States. However, due to the overemphasis on general design, the design concept of the F35 fighter jet has slow development and prominent problems, which has also delayed the service time of this series of fighter jets. As for the time to equip the allies, it is even more difficult to guarantee.
The picture shows the F22 stealth fighter equipped by the US Air Force
1 and F-22 Raptor (US)
F-22 is a new generation fighter developed by the US Air Force and is currently the only fifth-generation stealth fighter in service in the world. The aircraft adopts a single-seat twin-engine high-stealth design and entered the US Air Force one after another in the early 21st century. Compared with the fourth-generation fighter, the most landmark technical characteristics of the F-22 fighter are: adopting a comprehensive layout of full stealth and aerodynamics, continuous supersonic cruise capability, stall maneuver, short-range take-off and landing, advanced airborne equipment and fire control systems and integrated avionics systems.
As the main fighter type of the US Air Force in the early 21st century, the F22 will replace the fourth-generation fighter jet, including the F-15 Eagle fighter jet, become an important model for the US to seize air supremacy, provide air superiority for US military operations, effectively implement precise strikes in the combat zone airspace, air defense fire suppression and blockade, depth blockade, and close air support. However, in the future, with the gradual entry of fifth-generation aircraft such as China's J-20, J-31 and Russian T50, the pattern of F22's unification of the world will be quickly broken, and the United States can only develop more advanced combat aircraft to maintain its position as the air overlord.
