# KD-88

The Zenith of the Flanker: China’s J-16 Redefines Multi-Role Air Power

The J-16 has emerged as the most advanced derivative of the Su-27 'Flanker' family, surpassing the Russian Su-35 through superior avionics and long-range precision strike capabilities. Integrated as a 'bomb truck' alongside stealth fighters, it signifies China's technological independence from Russian defense architecture.