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drunkmunky

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this might be an ignorant question but how much space does a J-15 take up vs a Mig-29 vs. a naval F-18?
I'm not making a conflict comparison. I'm literally asking what the size difference is.
 

Intrepid

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The advantage of the J-15 is that it can fly more slowly. This protects the material and makes flying safer.

The disadvantage is that the aircraft is larger and harder to handle by the ground crew.
 

Tam

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Yes, but such a load out would leave little room for self-defense munitions for the fighter. Nor would just 2 missile per fighter translate into a meaningful strike.
IMO, a J-15 must at least carry 3 YJ-83 along side self-defense missiles. Such a loadout is impossible on the current carriers.

For two tons maximum payload, two YJ-83 assuming 715kg (weight of the sea launched YJ-83) would mean over 1400kg, which gives you over 500kg for AA missiles. PL-8 weighs only 115kg. That's more than enough for two PL-8s.

You could also alternatively use three YJ-91 (600kg) or four C-705 (320kg).

This is more than enough for a "small" foe. Otherwise you are better off launching antiship missiles en masse in salvoes from surface ships like the Type 052D and 055. These ships can launch far more devastating YJ-18 or maybe YJ-12 missiles.
 

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