China's J-15D makes public debut ahead of 15th Airshow China

China's newest aircraft carrier-based fighter jet, the J-15D, made its first public appearance during an adaptive training session in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, on November 9.

The J-15D is a two-seat electronic warfare aircraft that combines electronic jamming capabilities with strike abilities, potentially playing a crucial role in securing air superiority for aircraft carrier battle groups.

According to naval military expert Li Jian, the J-15D features significant upgrades compared with the standard J-15. These include enhanced avionics, improved weapons systems and an optimized airframe structure. These modifications are designed to boost combat capabilities and better suit operations on China's newer aircraft carriers.

The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China or the Zhuhai Airshow, will run from November 12 to 17 in Zhuhai.