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JL-9

Supersonic fighter aircraftFielded 2003Pending verification
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JL-9
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System
TypeSupersonic fighter aircraft
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerGuizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC)Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length14.55 m48 ftMed[1]
Height4.11 m13 ftMed[1]
Wingspan8.32 m27 ftMed[1]
Wing area26.15 m2Med[1]
Gross weight7,800 kg17,196 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight9,800 kg21,605 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 x WP-13F(C)Med[1]
Thrust / powerMaximum thrust 4,400 kg Afterburner 6,450 kgMed[1]
Ferry range2,500 kmMed[1]
SpeedMach 1.6Med[1]
Service ceiling16,000 m52,493 ftMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints5 with a capacity of 2,000 kg maximumMed[1]
Main Gun System23-mm cannon; Name: INAMed[1]
Main Missile Systemstypically 2x PL-8 AAMs on inboard pylons + 2x PL-9 AAMs on outboard pylonsMed[1]
Fire control
Fire Control Radar NameItalian Grifo S-7 pulse-Doppler fire-control radarMed[1]
Fire Control System TypeThe aircraft is equipped with a Chinese pulse-Doppler fire-control radarMed[1]
HUDXPS-2 head-up display (HUDMed[1]
Variants
FTC-2000GThis is a light attack/trainer variant of the JL-9 developed for export by Guizhou Aviation Industry. It has up to seven hardpoints with a maximum payload of 6,600 lb (3,000 kg). Maximum takeoff weight is increased to 24,250 lb (11,000 kg).[1]
Summary

JianLian-9 (JL-9) is an advance trainer or light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation (GAIC) of China. The aircraft was designed for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People’s Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. JL-9 Chinese Supersonic Fighter Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)