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Y-9JB (GX-8)

Electronic intelligence aircraftFielded 2014Pending verification

Also known as: Y-9 MIST

Air ForcesCHN
Length 36.06 m
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System
TypeElectronic intelligence aircraft
Alternative designationsY-9 MIST
Date of introduction2014
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerShaanxi Aircraft CompanyMed[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length36.06 m118 ftMed[1]
Wingspan38 m125 ftMed[1]
Height11.3 m37 ftMed[1]
Wing area121.9 m2Med[1]
Empty weight39,000 kg85,980 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight77,000 kg169,756 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine4 x WJ-6CMed[1]
Cruise speed600-650 km/hMed[1]
Service ceiling9,000 m29,528 ftMed[1]
Endurance12 hoursMed[1]
Variants
Y-9The Shaanxi Y-9 is a medium military transport aircraft produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Company in China. It is a stretched and upgraded development of the Shaanxi Y-8F.[1]
Y-9EExport version[1]
Y-9G (GX-11)Electronic warfare variant[1]
GX-8Electronic intelligence variant[1]
KJ-500Airborne early warning and control variant. Five hour endurance, and fitted with lighter version of KJ-2000 AESA radar.[1]
Summary

Y-9JB (GX-8) Electronic intelligence variant. At least three GX-8s are in service with the 2nd Air Division of China's North Sea Fleet.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaMyanmar
Sources
  1. Y-9JB (GX-8) Chinese Electronic Intelligence 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