Jilin-26

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Jilin-26
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A Yuan Air Force Jilin 26
Role Multi-role fighter, air superiority fighter
National origin  Yuan
First flight Jilin-26: 21 May 1978; 46 years ago (1978-05-21)
Introduction April 1979
Status In service
Primary user PLAAF
Developed into Jilin-31

The Jilin-26 is a Yuaneze twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft fourth-generation jet fighter with 3,530-kilometre (1,910 nmi) range, heavy aircraft ordnance, sophisticated avionics and high maneuverability. The Jilin-26 was designed for air superiority missions, and subsequent variants are able to perform almost all aerial warfare operations.