JJ-7 Chinese Two Seat Combat Trainer Aircraft
JJ-7
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Basic Information
Name
JJ-7 Chinese Two Seat Combat Trainer Aircraft
Designation
JJ-7
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Corporation/Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
JJ-7/FT-7 This tandem two-seat trainer version was developed well after the single-seat fighters. It has an additional vertical fin to improve stability. An enlarged dorsal spine carries additional fuel. First flight took place on July 5, 1985. The export model is known as the FT-7. Production of the JJ-7 was launched in late 1987.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
2175.0 km/h
Wingspan
7.15 m
Variants
Note
The Following is a list of the J-7 Variants:
Type 1962/62 series
J-7 series
J-7I series
J-7II series
J/F-7M Air Guard series
F-7MP/P Sky Bolt series
J-7III series
F-7C series
J-7E series
J/F-7F series
MiG-21 upgrade subcontract
J/F-7MG series
J/F-7PG series
J/F-7G series
F-7BGI
JJ-7 trainer series
FT-7 trainer series
System
Alternative Designations
JJ-7
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Corporation/Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation
Crew
2
Seat Capacity
Two seats, one for the student and one from the instructor.
Harpoints
5 in total – 4× under-wing, 1× centreline under-fuselage with a capacity of 2,000 kg maximum (up to 500 kg each
Dimensions
Length
14.86 m
Height
4.10 m
Wingspan
7.15 m
Wing Area
23 sq m
Empty Weight
5,145 kg
Maximum Payload
1,800 kg
Maximum Takeoff
7,372 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x Liyang Wopen 7 turbojet
Engine Power, Dry
9,700 lb (4,400 kg) static thrust
Engine Power, with Afterburner
13,500 lb (6,124 kg) static thrust
Internal Fuel Capacity
2,385 liters
Maximum Speed
2,175 km/h
Touchdown Speed
310-330 km/h
Ceiling
18,800 m
Climb Rate
9,000 m/min
Radius
370 km
Main Gun System
Main Gun System #1
Name
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Length
1,978 mm
Barrel Length
1,500 mm
Width
156 mm
Height
185 mm
Weight
46 kg
Barrels
1
Action
Short recoil operated
Rate of Fire
1,800 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
900 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
1,800m
Effective Firing Range
200-1,800m
Main Gun System #1 Ammunition
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30
Shell
30×165mm
Basic Load
1,000 Rounds
Missile Weapon Systems
Missile Weapon System (Option #1)
Name
PL-5
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Length
3.128 m
Diameter
0.127m
Wingspan
0.657m
Weight
148 kg
Warhead
6kg blast-frag, or expanding rod (RF-fuse)
Detonation Mechanism
Active infrared, laser proximity fuse(PL-5EII)
Engine
Solid-fuel rocket
Operational Range
1.3–16km
Maximum Speed
Mach 2.5
Guidance System
Infrared homing, multi-element, dual band detector(PL-5EII)
Missile Weapon System (Option #2)
Name
PL-8
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer
Xi'an Eastern Machinery Factory and CATIC
Length
2.95 m
Diameter
160 mm
Wingspan
800 mm
Weight
115 kg
Warhead
11 kg high explosive
Detonation Mechansim
Impact / Proximity
Engine
solid rocket
Propellant
solid fuel
Operational Range
20 km
Flight Ceiling
21 km
Flight Altitude
05 km
Maximum Speed
Mach 3.5
Guidance System
passive infrared homing
Missile Weapon System (Option #3)
Name
PL-9
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer
Luoyang Electro-Optics Technology Development Centre (EOTDC),
Hanzhong Nanfeng Machine Factory
Length
2.9m
Diameter
0.157m
Wingspan
0.856m
Warhead
11.8kg blast-frag, or expanding rod (RF-fuse)
Detonation Mechanism
laser proximity fuse
Engine
Solid-fuel rocket
Operational Range
22km
Flight Altitude
4.5km
Maximum Speed
Mach 2+
Guidance System
multi-element infrared
Rocket Weapon Systems
Rocket Weapon System (Option #1)
55 mm rocket pod (12 rounds)
Rocket Weapon System (Option #2)
90 mm rocket pod (7 rounds)
Bomb Weapon System
Bomb Capacity
50 kg to 500 kg unguided bombs
Avionics / Fire Control System
FCS Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Radar
1 x Skyranger
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Trainers
Air > Trainers
Filter Label
J
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.86 m
Width
—
Height
4.1 m
Weight
5145 kg
Operators (1)
China
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