# J-15T
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A Stretching Match: China’s J‑15T and Long‑Range Missiles Counter the US MQ‑25 Advantage
Images of a J‑15T carrying what appear to be long‑range YJ‑15 anti‑ship missiles suggest China is extending the reach of its carrier aviation to counter a US move to lengthen carrier strike range via the MQ‑25 aerial tanker. The interaction reflects a broader shift from platform v. platform engagements to system‑level contests of surveillance, networking and standoff firepower across the western Pacific.
China’s J-15T Publicly Shown Carrying YJ-15 Missile — A Step Change in Carrier Strike Capability
A public photograph confirms the J-15T carrier fighter is operationally paired with the supersonic YJ-15 anti-ship missile, signalling a meaningful upgrade in China's carrier-based strike capability. The combination enhances the PLA Navy's tactical ability to threaten large surface ships, while practical constraints and modern allied defenses temper its reach.
China’s J-15T Adapted for Catapult Launches, Signalling a Step-Change in Carrier Aviation
China has introduced a J-15 variant equipped with a catapult tow bar, allowing it to launch from catapult-equipped carriers. This adaptation signals a broader move toward CATOBAR operations that could enhance payload, range and sortie rates for Chinese carrier air wings, though operational and logistical challenges remain.