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Guizhou JL-9 Mountain Eagle

Guizhou · Advanced Jet Trainer / Lead-In Fighter · China · Modern (1992–2009)

Guizhou JL-9 Mountain Eagle — Advanced Jet Trainer / Lead-In Fighter
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The Guizhou JL-9, also known as the FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle, is a family of two-seat transonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF).

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
China
Manufacturer
Guizhou
Operator
PLAAF / PLANAF
Primary Role
Advanced Jet Trainer / Lead-In Fighter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2004
Produced
70
Propulsion
Turbojet
Engine
1x Liyang Machinery Corporation WP-13F turbojet
Thrust / Power
14,550 lbf (with AB)
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
47.6
Wingspan (ft)
26.9
Empty Weight (lb)
9700
MTOW (lb)
17637
Service Ceiling (ft)
54133
Range (mi)
870
Max Speed (mph)
870
Max Speed (Mach)
1.4
Armament
Guns: 1 × 23 mm cannon; Missiles: Short range air-to-air missile; 2 × PL-8 AAMs (on inboard pylons); 2 × PL-9 AAMs (on outboard pylons); Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles; SD-10 (Only on FTC-2000G); Anti-radiation missiles; CM-102 (Only on FTC-2000G); Hardpoints: 5