Jilin-26
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| S-25 Sparrow | |
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| A Gladysynthian Air Force S-25 Sparrow | |
| Role | Multi-role fighter, air superiority fighter |
| National origin |  Yuan
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| First flight | Jilin-26: 21 May 1978 |
| 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.