The J-15 is specifically designed for take-off and landing on aircraft carriers. It features a strengthened airframe, reinforced landing gear, and tailhook for arrested landings. The J-15 has a twin-engine, twin-tail design, similar to the Su-33. It has a large wingspan and is equipped with canards for improved maneuverability.The J-15 is primarily an air superiority fighter, capable of engaging enemy aircraft in aerial combat. It is equipped with a variety of air-to-air missiles, as well as air-to-surface missiles for attacking ground targets.