Chengdu J-8V

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Chengdu_J-7
twin-engine
second generation
mid-wing
multi-role fighter
J-8 family
J-8V-1, J-8V-2
gptkbp:armament air-to-air missiles
gptkbp:avionics radar system
gptkbp:built approximately 200
gptkbp:climbRate 250 m/s
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum alloy
gptkbp:countermeasures chaff and flare dispensers
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:decommissioned 2015
gptkbp:design_feature gptkb:delta_wing
gptkbp:engine gptkb:WP-13_turbojet
gptkbp:engineType afterburning turbojet
gptkbp:exportedTo nan
gptkbp:firstFlight 1980
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,000 liters
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 1,200 km
limited
gptkbp:height 4.8 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chengdu J-8V
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Mikoyan_MiG-21
gptkbp:introduced 1985
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle type
gptkbp:length 15.76 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chengdu_Aircraft_Industry_Group
gptkbp:maximum_speed Mach_2.5
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 15,000 kg
gptkbp:missileSystem PL-8,_PL-11
gptkbp:modifications upgraded avionics
gptkbp:nickname None known
gptkbp:operationalHistory served in various conflicts
gptkbp:operationalRange 2,000 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:China
gptkbp:radar pulse-Doppler radar
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:retirementYear 2010s
gptkbp:role interceptor
fighter-interceptor
gptkbp:safety_features limited stealth capabilities
gptkbp:service_ceiling 18,000 m
gptkbp:services gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army_Air_Force
gptkbp:succeededBy 20°/s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chengdu_J-10
gptkbp:supportRole used for pilot training
gptkbp:surrounding_area 34 m²
gptkbp:team gptkb:Chengdu_Aircraft_Design_Institute
air superiority
gptkbp:variant J-8II
gptkbp:wingspan 9.6 m