Xian

Xian JH-7

Fighter bomber

  • First flight1988
  • Introduction1994
  • StatusOperational
  • Number built114+
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
22.32 m
Wingspan
12.8 m
Height
6.22 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
1,808 km/h, Mach 1.52
Range
1,760 km (combat range)
Service ceiling
16,000 m
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Xian WS-9 Qinling turbofan engines (54.29 kN)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 1× 23mm twin-barrel GSh-23L autocannon, 300 rounds; Bombs: Unguided bombs, Laser-guided bombs, LT series 500 kg guided bombs., GB series 1000 kg/500 kg/250 kg/100 kg guided bombs., Satellite-guided bombs, LS series 500 kg/250 kg guided bombs., FT series 500 kg/250 kg guided bombs., GB6 500 kg guided submunition dispenser., YJ-1000-1 1000 kg bunker penetrator.; Rockets: 57mm/90mm unguided rocket pods; Missiles: Air-to-air missiles:, PL-5, PL-8, PL-9, PL-12, Anti-ship missiles:, YJ-81, Air-to-surface missiles:, Kh-29, AKF-98, AKF088C, YJ-83K, KD-88, CM-802AKG, C-705, C-704, YJ-7 (C-701), A