Shenyang J-8

Shenyang J-8
Land	Kina
Roll	Interceptor
Första flygningen	5 juli 1969
Byggd	408

Den Shenyang J-8 (Kinesiska: 歼-8; NATO-rapporteringsnamn: Finback) är ett jaktflygplan utvecklat av 601 Institute (Shenyang) i Folkrepubliken Kina (Kina).

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General Characteristics (J-8II/Finback-B Variant)

The Shenyang J-8, code-named Finback by NATO, is a Chinese twin-engine, single-seat interceptor fighter. The original J-8 design, with a nose intake (Finback-A), was an enlarged, twin-engine derivative of the MiG-21/J-7. The significantly redesigned J-8II replaced the nose cone with a solid radome and side intakes to accommodate a larger fire-control radar, turning it into a more capable all-weather fighter.

Property	Typical Value (J-8II)
Roll	High-Altitude Interceptor / All-Weather Fighter
Tillverkare	Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC)
First Flight (Original J-8)	July 5, 1969
besättning	1 pilot
längd	21.59 m (70 ft 10 in)
Spännvidd	9.34 m (30 ft 8 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	17,800 kg (39,242 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engines: Two Liyang Wopen-13A-II afterburning turbojets (on J-8II).
Thrust Output (with afterburner): Approximately 65.9 kN (14,815 lbf) each.
Design Origin: The early J-8 was heavily influenced by the Soviet MiG-21, specifically featuring a delta wing and conventional tail.
J-8II Redesign: The J-8II adopted a new forward fuselage with side air intakes (similar to the MiG-23) to allow the nose to house a more powerful pulse-Doppler radar.
Construction: Predominantly all-metal construction.
Variants: Later variants (J-8D, J-8F, J-8H) added features like in-flight refueling (IFR) probes, upgraded avionics, and improved weapon compatibility.

Performance and Armament

Maximum Speed: Mach 2.2 (around 2,340 km/h or 1,453 mph) at high altitude.
Service Ceiling: 20,200 m (66,275 ft).
Maximum Range (Ferry): Approximately 2,200 km (1,400 nautical miles) with external tanks.
Rate of Climb: High rate, approximately 12,000 m/min (39,370 ft/min).
Fixed Armament (J-8II): One 23 mm Type 23-3 (GSh-23L) twin-barrel cannon.
Hardpoints: Typically seven external hardpoints (one centerline, six underwing).
Typical Armament Options: PL-2/PL-5/PL-7 short-range IR-homing air-to-air missiles; later variants (J-8D/F) integrated medium-range radar-guided missiles like the PL-11 or PL-12.