JL-9 Chinese Supersonic Fighter Aircraft
JL-9
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Basic Information
Name
JL-9 Chinese Supersonic Fighter Aircraft
Designation
JL-9
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC)
Date of Introduction
2003
Description
JianLian-9 (JL-9) is an advance trainer or light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation (GAIC) of China. The aircraft was designed for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People’s Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF). Its export version is designated as FTC-2000 (Fighter Trainer-2000) Mountain Eagle (Shanying). The JL-9 was derived from its forerunner, the JJ-7 jet trainer..
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turbojet (4400 hp)
Max Speed
1.6 km/h
Range
2500.0 km
Service Ceiling
16000 m
Variants
FTC-2000G
This is a light attack/trainer variant of the JL-9 developed for export by Guizhou Aviation Industry. It has up to seven hardpoints with a maximum payload of 6,600 lb (3,000 kg). Maximum takeoff weight is increased to 24,250 lb (11,000 kg).
System
Alternate Designation(s)
JL-9
Primary Function / Type
Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC)
Crew
2
Number of Engines
1
Number of Hard Points
5 with a capacity of 2,000 kg maximum
Dimensions
Length
14.555 m
Height
4.105 m
Width (Wing Span)
8.32 m
Wing Area
26.15 m2
Gross Weight
7,800 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
9,800 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x WP-13F(C)
Number of Engines
1
Engine Type
Turbojet
Engine Power
Maximum thrust 4,400 kg
Afterburner 6,450 kg
Fuel Capacity
Internal 2,660 liters, The aircraft can carry up to three fuel drop tanks under its wings.
Ferry Range
2,500 km
Maximum Speed
Mach 1.6
Service Ceiling
16,000 m
Maximum Climb
260 m/s
G Limit
+8/-3
Main Gun System
Note
23-mm cannon; Name: INA
Main Missile Systems
Note
typically 2x PL-8 AAMs on inboard pylons + 2x PL-9 AAMs on outboard pylons
Fire Control / Avionics
Fire Control Radar Name
Italian Grifo S-7 pulse-Doppler fire-control radar
Fire Control System Type
The aircraft is equipped with a Chinese pulse-Doppler fire-control radar
HUD
XPS-2 head-up display (HUD
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
J
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.56 m
Width
8.32 m
Height
4.11 m
Weight
7800 kg
Operators (2)
China
Sudan
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