Chengdu J-8III

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Chengdu_J-7
air superiority
twin-engine
mid-wing
J-8 family
gptkbp:armament air-to-air missiles
gptkbp:avionics radar system
gptkbp:built over 200
gptkbp:cockpit single-seat
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1960s
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:decommissioned various air force units
gptkbp:design gptkb:Chengdu_Aircraft_Design_Institute
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Shenyang_WS-6
gptkbp:exportedTo no known foreign operators
gptkbp:firstFlight 1980
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 1,200 km
gptkbp:height 4.8 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chengdu J-8III
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-21
gptkbp:inspiration adaptation of existing designs
gptkbp:introduced 1980s
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 16.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chengdu_Aircraft_Industry_Group
gptkbp:maximum_speed Mach_2.5
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 12,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname None known
gptkbp:notable_feature twin-engine design
gptkbp:operationalHistory limited combat experience
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,500 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 3,000 kg
gptkbp:productionYears 1970s to 1990s
gptkbp:range 3,000 km
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:role fighter aircraft
interceptor
gptkbp:safety_features limited
gptkbp:service_ceiling 20,000 m
gptkbp:services gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army_Air_Force
gptkbp:status retired from active service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chengdu_J-10
gptkbp:supportRole defense against bombers
gptkbp:team Zhang_Guanghua
gptkbp:updates avionics and weapons systems
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Chengdu_J-8II
gptkbp:wingspan 9.2 m