Chengdu J-8II

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:delta_wing
twin-engine
J-8 family
gptkbp:armament cannon
air-to-air missiles
bombs
rocket pods
gptkbp:avionics radar system
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:China
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:crew_size Z-5
gptkbp:design gptkb:Chengdu_Aircraft_Design_Institute
advanced avionics
1960s to 1970s
high maneuverability
combat effectiveness
high thrust-to-weight ratio
high-mounted wings
tailplane
twin-engine layout
airframe materials
large cockpit canopy
slats and flaps
canard_configuration
gptkbp:engine WP-13A
gptkbp:exportedTo gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Myanmar
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:firstFlight 1980
gptkbp:height 4.8 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chengdu J-8II
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle type
gptkbp:length 16.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chengdu_Aircraft_Industry_Group
gptkbp:maxSpeed Mach_2.5
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 18,000 kg
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 200
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Chengdu_J-7
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army_Air_Force
gptkbp:role air superiority
fighter aircraft
interceptor
gptkbp:security limited
gptkbp:service_ceiling 18,000 m
gptkbp:services 1985
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:succeededBy 30°/s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chengdu_J-10
gptkbp:supportRole 1,200 km
limited
defensive
gptkbp:variant J-8III
J-8I
gptkbp:wingArea 38 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 9.2 m