The J-15 Flying Shark is the first carrier-based fighter aircraft operated by the PLA Navy. This heavy fighter has a length of 22.28m, wingspan of 14.7m and maximum takeoff weight of 33,000kg. The J-15 performed its first takeoff and landing on the PLA Navy aircraft carrier Liaoning in December 2012. In 2013, the J-15 entered mass production and then entered the military service with the PLA Naval Air Force. J-15s are deployed as the main aircraft on the two Chinese aircraft carriers, Liaoning and Shandong.
MENG will release the mPLANE-008 PLA Navy J-15 Flying Shark Carrier-based Fighter kit soon. Like other mPLANE series products, this snap-fit cartoonized model kit features cute exterior design and easy assembly.
Folding wings are a typical feature of carrier-based aircraft. This feature has been replicated in this kit.
The gesture of shooters launching carrier aircraft is impressive. One shooter giving launch instructions is included in this kit.
Now add this cute carrier-based aircraft to your collection!