Notes: Beginning
as a variant of the J-7 (the Chinese version of the MiG-21 Fishbed), the J-8 was
first designed as an enlarged and upgraded MiG-21 and then was further modified
by placing a more powerful engine in it, moving the air intakes to the sides,
and enlarging the nose and upgrading the radar and avionics.
The J-8IID uses leading edge flaps for improved maneuverability, a more
powerful engine than the standard J-8II, titanium surfaces and frame in
high-stress areas, and more powerful radar and better avionics.
This aircraft had a very long development time and was almost cancelled
several times before the designers finally got it right and production was
authorized; however, until the introduction of the J-8IIM/D, the Finback was
considered by most analysts to be a sub-par aircraft for its day and age.
Only the J-8IIM and J-8IID are capable of aerial refueling.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
J-8 |
$5,029,200 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
16.58 tons |
1 |
24 |
None |
Enclosed |
J-8I |
$18,967,050 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
17.58 tons |
1 |
26 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
J-8E |
$35,634,760 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
17.58 tons |
1 |
26 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
J-8II |
$33,894,500 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
17.8 tons |
1 |
28 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
J-8IIM |
$36,944,470 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
19.6 tons |
1 |
30 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
J-8II Block 2 |
$34,213,260 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
17.7 tons |
1 |
28 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
J-8IID |
$37,557,880 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
19.6 tons |
1 |
30 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
J-8/J-8I/J-8E |
4664 |
1166 (125) |
NA 292
6/4 60/40 |
5770 |
7776 |
20800 |
J-8II |
4676 |
1169 (120) |
NA 292
7/4 70/40 |
5290 |
5568 |
20200 |
J-8IIM |
5138 |
1284 (125) |
NA 321
6/4 60/40 |
5290 |
7419 |
20200 |
J-8II Block II |
4676 |
1169 (120) |
NA 292
7/4 70/40 |
5290 |
5568 |
20200 |
J-8IID |
5138 |
1284 (120) |
NA 321
7/5 70/50 |
5290 |
7419 |
20000 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
J-8 |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
800/575m Hardened Runway |
+1 |
2xType 23-III Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
J-8I |
RWR, Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
800/575m Hardened Runway |
+1 |
2xType 23-III Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
J-8E |
RWR, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, HUD |
800/575m Hardened Runway |
+2 |
2xType 23-III Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
J-8II |
RWR, Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
755/540m Hardened Runway |
+1 |
2xType 23-III Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
J-8IIM |
RWR, Flare/Chaff Dispenser, ECM 1, HUD Interface, Multitarget (2),
Look-Down Radar |
755/540m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2xType 23-III Autocannons, 7 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
J-8II Block 2 |
RWR, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, ECM 1, HUD |
755/540m Hardened Runway |
+2 |
2xType 23-III Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
J-8IID |
RWR, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, HUD Interface, ECM 1, Auto Track, IR
Uncage, Target ID, Multitarget (2) |
725/515m; Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2xType 23-III Autocannons, 7 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
J-9
Notes: The J-9
is also known by several other designations, including FC-1, Super-7, and JF-17.
This Chinese fighter-bomber is based on the design of the MiG-33, which
was rejected by the Russian Air Force.
It was designed to replace the J-7 (MiG-21) Fishbed and also provide a
more useful air-to-ground capability than that aircraft.
The J-9 has maneuverability similar to the US F-16, though it is smaller
than the F-16. Doppler pulse radar
equips the aircraft. The J-9 has a
computer system that makes it easy to switch from air-to-air to air-to-ground
modes. The J-9 also carried out
many air strikes against Russian forces during its conflict with that country.
The two wingtip hardpoints may only be used for air-to-air missiles or
electronics pods.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This aircraft is also used by Pakistan, and was a standout in combat
against the Indians during the Twilight War.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$33,181,090 |
AvG |
3.8 tons |
12.7 tons |
1 |
22 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
3818 |
955 (120) |
NA 239
10/5 100/50 |
2320 |
3225 |
16500 |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
All-Weather Flight, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Radar Warning Receiver, ECM
1, Auto Track, HUD, IR Uncage, Look-Down Radar, Track While Scan, Target
ID, Laser Designator |
700/500m Hardened Runway |
+4 |
1xGSh-23-2 23mm Autocannon, 9 Hardpoints |
400x23mm |
Q-5 Fantan
Notes: This
aircraft is a Chinese modification of the Russian MiG-19 of the 1950s.
It has a totally redesigned forward fuselage and air intakes.
Export versions can use US-made air-to-air missiles.
Four of the ten hardpoints may be used for drop tanks or stores.
It has been marketed overseas as a less-expensive alternative to other
countries' planes. The aircraft has
an ejection seat, but is not capable of in-flight refueling.
This aircraft is used by China, Bangladesh, North Korea, Burma, and
Pakistan. Chinese versions of this
aircraft are capable of delivering nuclear weapons.
The Q-5 is the
basic model; it has a small bomb bay in the fuselage (1 ton capacity).
The Q-5A has been modified to carry the large and heavy atomic bombs that
the Chinese possessed in the 1970s, and is radiologically shielded, but can also
be used for conventional attack.
The Q-5I deletes the bomb bay, replacing it with additional fuel tanks, and also
uses more powerful engines. The
Q-5IA adds a better gunsight and two more underfuselage hardpoints.
The Q-5II adds a radar warning receiver.
The Q-5B, built
for the Chinese Navy, has a Doppler radar and the ability to carry heavy
antiship missiles. It also has an
autopilot. The Q-5III, known as the
A-5C in export form, has an improved ejection seat, updated avionics, and
hardpoints conversion lugs that allow it to carry Western weapons.
The Q-5K has
greatly upgraded electronics and avionics, most of which are French-made.
The Q-5M has further upgraded avionics, as well as two additional
hardpoints under the wings. The
Q-5E/F (also known as the A-5M) has a more powerful engine than the Q-5K and
even better fire control.
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Q-5 |
$26,063,230 |
AvG |
1.5 tons |
11.3 tons |
1 |
20 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Q-5A |
$26,063,230 |
AvG |
1.5 tons |
11.3 tons |
1 |
20 |
Radar |
Shielded |
Q-5I |
$26,288,780 |
AvG |
2 tons |
11.83 tons |
1 |
24 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Q-5IA |
$27,085,410 |
AvG |
2 tons |
11.88 tons |
1 |
24 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Q-5II/B |
$27,882,040 |
AvG |
2 tons |
11.88 tons |
1 |
24 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Q-5III |
$28,920,350 |
AvG |
2 tons |
11.4 tons |
1 |
24 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Q-5K |
$33,477,810 |
AvG |
2 tons |
12 tons |
1 |
26 |
Radar, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Q-5M |
$36,715,320 |
AvG |
2 tons |
12 tons |
1 |
26 |
Radar, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Q-5E/F |
$37,935,410 |
AvG |
2 tons |
12.2 tons |
1 |
28 |
Radar, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Q-5/Q-5A |
2380 |
595 (90) |
NA 149
4/2 40/20 |
1008 |
2715 |
16000 |
Q-5I/IA/B/II |
2420 |
605 (90) |
NA 151
4/2 40/20 |
1714 |
4970 |
16000 |
Q-5III/K/M |
2420 |
605 (90) |
NA 151
5/3 50/30 |
1714 |
4970 |
16000 |
Q-E/F |
2440 |
610 (90) |
NA 153 6/4
60/40 |
1714 |
4825 |
16000 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Q-5/Q-5A |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
None |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 6 Hardpoints, 1 Bomb Bay |
200x23mm |
Q-5I |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
None |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 6 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
Q-5IA |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
+1 |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 8 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
Q-5II/B |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
+1 |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 8 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
Q-5III |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
+2 |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 8 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
Q-5K |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, HUD |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
+3 |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 8 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
Q-5M |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, HUD, IR Uncage, ECM 1 |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
+3 |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 10 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |
Q-5E/F |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, HUD, IR Uncage, ECM 1, Laser Rangefinder |
760/500m Primitive Runway |
+4 |
2xType 23-2K Autocannons, 12 Hardpoints |
200x23mm |