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PLAAF J-8I

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The J-8 fighter (Chinese code name: J-8, English: Shenyang J-8 or F-8, NATO code name: Finback, translation: Fin Whale) is China's Shenyang Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. (abbreviation: Shen Fei) began to design and develop in the 1960s. It is one of the main fighter types of the Chinese Air Force and Naval Aviation from the 1980s to the early 21st century. It is gradually being retired and replaced by the J-10 and J-11. It has the characteristics of fast speed, high lift limit, good maneuverability, and can operate in all weather and all environment.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor J-8I PLAAF
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 29.7ft (9.0m)
  • Length 67.7ft (20.6m)
  • Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 20,974lbs (9,513kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 14.785
  • Wing Loading 20.3lbs/ft2 (99.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,034.0ft2 (96.1m2)
  • Drag Points 8119

Parts

  • Number of Parts 862
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 4,269