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  "id": "jl-9",
  "name": "JL-9 (FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle)",
  "aliases": [
    "GL-9"
  ],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Supersonic advanced attack aircraft",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2003,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The Guizhou JL-9, also known as the FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle, is a two-seat supersonic fighter-trainer 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).",
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC)",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hardpoints",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "5 with a capacity of 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) maximum.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 14.6,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 4.1,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 8.32,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing area",
      "section": "dims",
      "v": "26.15 m2",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 7800,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Gross weight"
    },
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      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 9800,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Max takeoff weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "1 × Guizhou Liyang WP-13F (C)",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "43.15 kN (9,700 lbf) thrust dry, 63.25 kN (14,220 lbf) with afterburner",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 1100,
      "src": [
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      ],
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Cruise speed",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "870 km/h",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "range_km",
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      "src": [
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      "note": "863 km on internal fuel"
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Ferry range",
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      "v": "2,400 km with maximum internal and external fuel",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Endurance",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "3 hours",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
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      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 16000,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "G limits",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "+8 -3",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "150 m/s at sea level",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Landing run",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "700 m",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chaff / flares",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-jl-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Missile Systems",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "typically 2x PL-8 AAMs on inboard pylons + 2x PL-9 AAMs on outboard pylons",
      "src": [
        "weg-jl-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "v": "1x 23mm cannon",
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        "weg-jl-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "1x 23mm cannon",
      "role": "Weapon",
      "src": [
        "weg-jl-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Caliber": "23 mm"
      }
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "fighter",
  "image": {
    "file": "jl-9.jpg",
    "thumb": "jl-9-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "Z3144228",
    "license": "CC0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:FTC-2000G_in_Zhuhai_airshow_2024.jpg",
    "title": "File:FTC-2000G in Zhuhai airshow 2024.jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/jl-9.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-jl-9": {
      "title": "JL-9 (FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle) Chinese Supersonic Advanced Attack Aircraft",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/JL-9_FTC-2000_Mountain_Eagle_Chinese_Supersonic_Advanced_Attack_Aircraft",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}