Description:
J-8 is a twin-engine, single-seat interceptor developed by China as a potential replacement to Mig-21. Dubbed Finback by western intelligence, production started in 1979 with J-8 followed by improved J-8 I in the mid 1980s and J-8 II in the late 1980s. J-8 and J-8 I feature poor aerodynamic performance and scarce armament compared to modern air defense fighters. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) operates around 300 J-8/J-8 I aircraft. Export designation is F-8.
J-8 II is an improved variant of J-8 featuring pulse nose-mounted Doppler radar and more powerful engines. F-8 II and F-8 IIM designations refer to export models.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 1
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 23 mm
Dimensions: Height 5.4 m, Length 21.6 m, Wingspan 9.3 m
Weights: Max Weight 17,800 kg (39,242 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 18,000 m (59,055 ft), Max Range 2,100 km (1,134 nm), Top Speed 731 mps (Mach 2.20)
Other: Number of Engines 2
Operators
China / 100
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Notes (*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
China / 100 