The PLA Air Force's J-8 fighter, codenamed "Fin Whale" by NATO, was one of the mainstay fighters of the Chinese Air Force in the 1990s and early 2000s. It has now completed its historic mission and is being phased out of service to be replaced by more advanced J-10 and J-11 fighters.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 24.6ft (7.5m)
- Length 55.0ft (16.8m)
- Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 20,168lbs (9,148kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.342
- Wing Loading 44.5lbs/ft2 (217.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 453.1ft2 (42.1m2)
- Drag Points 3735
Parts
- Number of Parts 86
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 547
