Do you think the J-16D is just an "electronic jammer"? Recently, it has been clearly exposed with a 2000kg wet load station at the wing root for the first time, directly proving all skeptics wrong. This is not just an electronic warfare aircraft; it's clearly a "versatile war god" capable of jamming, air combat, and bombing ships!

This appearance of the station not only ended a controversy, but also served as a strategic signal from the Chinese Air Force to the world about its system combat capabilities.

First, dispel the rumors: The J-16D never abandoned "heavy strike."

Previously, many people speculated: Did the J-16D remove the heavy load stations in order to install electronic warfare equipment? After all, these stations had long been kept secret, and many foreign media even said it was "only capable of jamming, not hard hitting." But this exposure directly proves: You're overthinking it!

As a descendant of the "Flanker" family, the J-16D naturally inherited the heavy aircraft's load gene. The predecessors like the Su-30MKK and the J-16 were originally "load monsters," able to carry multiple missiles and bombs flying around the battlefield.

The J-16D simply maximized its electronic warfare capabilities without losing its original skills. Now revealing the heavy load stations means openly saying: "I can disable your radar, and I can also deliver you a precise strike 'gift package'."

Don't underestimate the 2000kg load capacity; it means the J-16D can achieve the "miraculous operation" of "jamming while attacking":

Air combat self-protection and escort: Hang the PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile, while jamming the enemy's radar, it can also destroy the enemy's early warning aircraft and fighters, acting as a "guardian for flowers" for its own formation;

Ground attack: It can hang conventional laser-guided bombs and satellite glide bombs at will, whether it's the enemy's radar station, command center, or armored column, they can be accurately destroyed;

Naval assault: It can carry the YJ-83K anti-ship missile and the future Yinxun-2 new munitions, and when encountering enemy warships, it can launch a saturation attack after electronic suppression.

In short, the J-16D is no longer a "single-function aircraft," but a "campaign-level platform" that integrates electronic warfare, air superiority, ground and sea attacks, greatly enhancing survival rate and mission flexibility.

A single station can achieve so many functions, the core is not that the fuselage is strong, but that China's fire control system has achieved "seamless compatibility," simply put, "no matter what weapon, once installed, it can be used."

Years ago, when we modified the Su-30MKK, we cracked the Russian radar's fire control code, allowing it to carry domestic weapons such as the PL-12 and YJ-91, with better compatibility than the Russians themselves.

Now, the J-16D has taken this technology to the extreme: the electronic warfare system and precision strike weapons share the same fire control logic, without switching modes, it can realize "jamming while locking targets, locking while firing missiles".

Simple interpretation: How fierce is the ultimate deterrence of the J-16D?

First: It can disable both the opponent's "eyes" and "fists"

In modern warfare, radar is the "eyes," and missiles and aircraft are the "fists." The J-16D's operation is: first use the electronic warfare pod to disable the enemy's radar (blind their eyes), then use the missiles and bombs on the heavy load stations to destroy the enemy's military targets (break their fists). And these two steps can be done simultaneously, leaving the opponent no chance to react.

For example, in the Taiwan Strait or the South China Sea, if facing an enemy fleet, the J-16D can first interfere with its shipborne radar, making the enemy unable to see or communicate, then directly launch anti-ship missiles for "non-contact strikes," allowing itself to escape unscathed.

Second: The Chinese Air Force's "full-domain operations" are not just talk.

Previously, the Air Force may have needed different aircraft to work together: the J-20 would break through the door, the J-16 would conduct strikes, and the electronic warfare aircraft would provide interference. Now, the J-16D can handle part of the tasks alone, and when combined with other aircraft, it forms a "multi-aircraft coordination, multi-task parallel" combat system.

This means any potential opponent will face dual pressure from the Chinese Air Force: on one hand, radar and communication are interfered with, turning them into "blind and deaf"; on the other hand, they will also face precise strikes from the air and sea, making it impossible to organize an effective defense.

The exposure of the heavy load station of the J-16D essentially marks the maturity of the Chinese Air Force's system combat capability. It tells the world: China's electronic warfare aircraft are not just "hiding behind to interfere," but are versatile players who can "interfere and strike" at the front. Behind this station lies superior load capacity, seamless fire control technology, and strategic deterrence for full-domain operations.

In the future battlefield, anyone who dares to underestimate the Chinese Air Force's system combat strength will only face the double blow of "radar paralysis + precise strike." This is the ultimate declaration of the J-16D!

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7576962943644926498/

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