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The Shenyang J-15 (Chinese: 歼-15), also known as ''Flying Shark'' (, ''Fēishā''), is a carrier-based fighter aircraft in development by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and the 601 Institute for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's aircraft carriers. Rumors initially claimed the aircraft was to be a semi-stealth variant, yet later reports indicate the aircraft is based on the Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-33 and is fitted with domestically produced radars, engines, and weapons. An unfinished Su-33 prototype, the T-10K-3,〔 was acquired from Ukraine in 2001 and is said to have been studied extensively, with development on the J-15 beginning immediately afterward.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Chinese Aircraft - J-11 (Su-27 FLANKER) )〕〔(Revealing Shenyang J-XX Stealth Fighter of China - What's On Xiamen )〕〔(俄方称中国自研先进战机不顺 仍将回头购俄战机_军事_凤凰网 )〕 While the J-15 appears to be structurally based on the Su-33, the indigenous fighter features Chinese technologies as well as avionics from the J-11B program. == Design and development == Russian military experts have downplayed any significant competition from the J-15 in the global arms market, with Col. Igor Korotchenko of the Defense Ministry stating in early June 2010, "The Chinese J-15 is unlikely to achieve the same performance characteristics of the Russian Su-33 carrier-based fighter, and I do not rule out the possibility that China could return to negotiations with Russia on the purchase of a substantial batch of Su-33s."〔 China has actively sought to purchase Su-33s from Russia on numerous occasions—an unsuccessful offer was made as late as March 2009—but negotiations collapsed in 2006 after it was discovered that China had developed a modified version〔(China imitates Russian Su-27SK fighter - upiasia.com )〕〔(The Development of China's Air Force Capabilities | RAND )〕〔(Defence Security Report )〕 of the Sukhoi Su-27SK designated the Shenyang J-11B,〔(Chinese version of Russian jet endangers bilateral relations )〕 in violation of intellectual property agreements.〔 J-15 program was officially started in 2006,〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=J-15 program & deputy general designer )〕 and the first J-15 prototype made its maiden flight on August 31, 2009, believed to be powered by Russian-supplied AL-31 turbofan engines.〔 Video and still images of the flight were released in July 2010, showing the same basic airframe design as the Su-33.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=First glimpse of Chinese fighter, or Russian rip-off? )〕 In July 2011, it was reported FWS-10H turbofan engine was chosen for J-15 fighter, which has takeoff thrust increased to 12,800 kg, compared to the FWS-10 turbofan's 12,500 kg. Other improvements were also made to make it better suited to carrier-based fighter's requirement.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=J15 carrier based fighter, FWS-10 turbofan engine )〕 On May 6, 2010, the aircraft conducted its first takeoff from a simulated ski-jump.〔 The reliance on ski-jump launches and the lack of Chinese carrier based refueling capabilities are believed to greatly reduce the effective range of the J-15.〔Gabe Collins and Andrew Erickson. ("China’s J-15 No Game Changer." )〕 The J-15 is reported to use different avionics and systems than the Su-33, and uses Chinese-developed technologies, and features various upgrades such as AESA radar, composite and radar absorbent material, MAWS, improved IRST, and new electronics.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Chinese Military Aviation )〕 An article in the China Signpost believes the J-15 "likely exceeds or matches the aerodynamic capabilities of virtually all fighter aircraft currently operated by regional militaries, with the exception of the U.S. F-22 Raptor",〔http://www.chinasignpost.com/2011/06/flying-shark%E2%80%9D-gaining-altitude-how-might-new-j-15-strike-fighter-improve-china%E2%80%99s-maritime-air-warfare-ability/〕 alleging that the J-15 likely possesses a 10% superior thrust-to-weight ratio and a 25% lower wing loading than the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet〔 However, one of the authors of that same article described the J-15 in another as no game changer; Hu Siyuan of the National Defense University PLA China has said that "the current weak point of the J-15 is its Russia-made Al-31 engines which are less powerful than that of the American F-35 fighter".〔Jian, Yang. ("J-15 jets on deck as carrier sets off on longest sea trials." ) ''Shanghai Daily'', 12 July 2012.〕 A twin seat variant made its maiden flight on November 4, 2012. The general designer of J-15 is Mr. Sun Cong (孙聪).〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Test Flights of J-15S Flying Shark Tandem Seat Carrier-Borne Fighter )〕 The deputy general designer of J-15 is Mr. Wang Yongqing (王永庆).〔 The J-15's chief designer, Sun Cong of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, has said that the J-15 could match the F/A-18 in bomb load, combat radius and mobility. However, in a similar statement, he said more work was required in its electronics and combat systems. He also indicated the lack of mature domestically produced engines as a current weak spot.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=J-31 may become China's next generation carrier-borne fighter jet - Global Times )〕 Rear Admiral Yin Zhuo stated that the aircraft's air combat capabilities were better than that of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. However, he also stated that its ability to attack land and sea targets was slightly inferior to the F/A-18E/F. It is also stated that its electronic equipment meets the standards of those on a fifth generation fighter. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Shenyang J-15」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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