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 |
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.