Global Times, citing a statement by an instructor pilot from the Northern Air Force
The material was translated by Lenta.ru.It is indicated that the Chinese fighter was called flawless. The material noted that ordinary people, as a rule, cannot distinguish the J-16 from the Su-30 by appearance. However, the “inside” of the planes is different. According to the pilot, the J-16 is better in terms of performance.
Experts claim that the Chinese fighter has "gone ahead" from the Su-30 by "a whole generation." One of its advantages is a weapon capable of operating in all weather conditions.
It is worth noting that the Chinese J-16 was created on the basis of the Russian Su-30.