Shenyang J-5
| J-5 | |
|---|---|
| Shenyang JJ-5, trainer variant of the J-5 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin | People's Republic of China |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation |
| Status | In service with North Korea |
| Primary users | People's Liberation Army Air Force (historical) Korean People's Army Air Force Pakistan Air Force (historical) Vietnam People's Air Force (historical) |
| Number built | 1,820+ |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1956–1969 |
| Introduction date | 1957 |
| First flight | 19 July 1956 |
| Retired | 1992 (China) |
| Developed from | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
The Shenyang J-5 (Chinese: 歼-5) (NATO reporting name Fresco) is a Chinese-built single-seat jet interceptor and fighter aircraft derived from the Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17. The J-5 was exported as the F-5 and was originally designated Dongfeng-101 (East Wind-101) and also Type 56 before being designated J-5 in 1964.