Jilin-31

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Jilin-31
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A Yuan Air Force Jilin 31
Role Multi-role fighter, air superiority fighter
National origin  Yuan
First flight Jilin-26: 21 May 1994; 30 years ago (1994-05-21)
Introduction April 1994
Status In service
Primary user PLAAF
Developed into Jilin-31

The Jilin-31 is a Yuaneze single-seat, twin-engine, supermaneuverable aircraft which was developed in 1994 and introduced to the People's Liberation Army of Yuan in 1994 as a successor to the Jilin-26. It is the main fighter aircraft for the Yuaneze military. It incorporated canards and a multi-function radar giving it multi-role capabilities.