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Xian JH-7

Bomber · China · Modern (1992–2009)

Xian JH-7 — Bomber
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The Xi'an JH-7, also known as the FBC-1 Flying Leopard, is a Chinese tandem two-seat, twin-engine fighter-bomber/strike aircraft in service with the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF), and the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The aircraft is produced by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC); the design was developed with the 603 Institute.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
China
Status
In Service
Engine
2× turbofan engines
Thrust / Power
54.29 kN each
Length (ft)
73
Wingspan (ft)
42
Empty Weight (lb)
31967
MTOW (lb)
62777
Service Ceiling (ft)
52493
Max Speed (mph)
1123
Max Speed (Mach)
1.52
Armament
Guns: 1× 23mm twin-barrel GSh-23L autocannon, 300 rounds; Bombs: Unguided bombs; Laser-guided bombs; LT series guided bombs.; GB series /// guided bombs.; Satellite-guided bombs; LS series / guided bombs.; FT series / guided bombs.; GB6 guided submunition dispenser.; YJ-1000-1 bunker penetrator.; Missiles: Air-to-air missiles:; PL-5; PL-8; PL-9; PL-12; Anti-ship missiles:; YJ-81; Air-to-surface m…