'Black Shark' Deliveries Under Way

摘要

Operational Shenyang J-15 'Black Sharks' have been delivered to the People's Liberation Army Navy Air Force. Examples of the carrier-based fighter were handed over at the beginning of December and by early 2014 four aircraft (101 to 104) had been noted. All carry a prominent 'Black Shark' logo on their tails that is similar to the one previously seen on prototype J-15 554. The four aircraft are from the first production block and are understood to be powered by Russian NPO Saturn AL-31F turbofans.