Shenyang

Shenyang J-8 & J-8II

Fighter

  • First flight1969
  • Introduction1980
  • StatusOperational
  • Number built390
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
21.39 m
Wingspan
9.344 m
Height
5.41 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
Mach 2.2
Range
1,000 km (combat range)
Service ceiling
18,000 m
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Guizhou WP-13B afterburning turbojet engines ( hp / kW / shp / 10,580 lbf / 15,430 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 1 x 23mm Type 23-III cannon; Bombs: 5 x low drag 500 kg or 10 x 250 kg (4 under-wing, 6 on centerline); Rockets: 4 x Type 90-1 FFAR pod (57-mm or 90-mm); Missiles: 6 x PL-5 AAM or PL-9 AAM or 2 x R-27R1 SARH AAM or 2 x PL-11 SARH AAM or 2 x Kh-31 anti-ship missiles; Hardpoints: 1 centerline and 6 under-wing hardpoints