GENERAL INFORMATION: The H-15 is a 4.5-generation carrier-capable multirole fighter designed for air superiority, fleet air defense, long-range interception, maritime strike, and precision ground attack missions. It is developed and manufactured by the National Aerospace Corporation (NAC) for service with the People's Air Force and People's Navy. The H-15 is based on a modernized twin-engine carrier fighter platform incorporating advanced avionics, AESA radar, and network-centric combat capabilities. It entered operational service in the mid-2020s. Type: Carrier-based Multirole Fighter Manufacturer: National Aerospace Corporation (NAC) SPECIFICATIONS: Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in) Length: 21.9 m (71 ft 10 in) Height: 5.9 m (19 ft 4 in) Empty Weight: 17,500 kg (38,580 lbs) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 33,000 kg (72,750 lbs) Powerplant: 2 × Afterburning Turbofan Engines Dry Thrust: 93 kN (20,900 lbf) each Afterburning Thrust: 147 kN (33,000 lbf) each Maximum Speed: Mach 2.4 (≈ 2,550 km/h / 1,585 mph) Cruise Speed: 1,050 km/h (652 mph) Combat Radius: 1,500 km (932 mi) Maximum Ferry Range: 3,500 km (2,175 mi) Service Ceiling: 20,000 m (65,600 ft) Rate of Climb: 325 m/s Crew: 1
