Guizhou JL-9
| JL-9 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Supersonic advanced Trainer/attack |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC) |
| Designer | Aero Engine Research Institute of Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation |
| First flight | 13 December 2003 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
Developed from | Chengdu JJ-7 |
The Guizhou JL-9, also known as the FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle (Shanying), 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).[1]
Contents
1 Development
2 Design
3 Operational history
4 Variants
5 Operators
6 Specifications (FTC-2000)
7 See also
8 References
Development
The FTC-2000 started as a GAIEC private venture to develop an inexpensive trainer for fourth generation aircraft. The trainer was revealed at the 2001 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.[2] The aircraft are reported to be produced at a GAIC assembly line in Anshun, Guizhou.[3]
The FTC-2000, as the JL-9, competed with the Hongdu JL-10 to meet the advanced trainer requirements of the PLAAF and PLANAF. The JL-10 is more technologically advanced, but also more expensive, than the JL-9. In 2013, both had entered production.[4]
A carrier-landing trainer variant was revealed by Chinese state media in 2011.[4] Designated the JL-9G, it has strengthened undercarriage, enlarged wing and diverterless supersonic inlets, but has proved to be unsuitable for arrested landings and is limited to land-based operations.[5]
On 5 September 2018, Chinese state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that GAIC had begun mass production of the FTC-2000G variant.[6], on 28 September it was reported that the first mass-produced FTC-2000G performed its maiden flight.[7][8]
Design
The FTC-2000 is a JJ-7/FT-7 with a new wing, a forward fuselage with side air intakes, and a glass cockpit. The engine, empennage, and mechanical controls of the JJ-7/FT-7 are retained.[2]
The FTC-2000G is a multi-role attack aircraft and has more hardpoints.[9] It also features a diverterless supersonic inlet.[10] It made its first flight in September 2018.[11] Compared to the FTC-2000 trainer variant, the FTC-2000G is heavier,[9] slower,[12][10] and has less endurance[9] than the FTC-2000.
The JL-9G is a modified JL-9 for aircraft carrier training. It is designed for ski-jump ramp takeoffs and simulated arrested landings (land-based).[13] and includes a tailhook.[13]
Operational history
The PLANAF had a regiment of JL-9s in 2014.[14]
The PLAAF began using the JL-9 for training on 18 October 2015.[15]
Variants
FTC-2000: Original model and export designation.
FTC-2000G: Variant with improved multi-role capabilities.[10]
JL-9: Initial PLA variant.
JL-9G: PLANAF carrier-trainer variant.[16]
Operators
People's Republic of China- People's Liberation Army Air Force
- People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
Sudan
Sudanese Air Force — 6 [17]
Specifications (FTC-2000)
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: ()
Wingspan: ()
Height: ()
Powerplant: × Guizhou Liyang WP-13[15] afterburning turbojet[15]
Performance
Maximum speed:- Maximum operating mach: Mach 1.5[12]
- Maximum indicated airspeed: 1,100 kilometres per hour (680 mph)[12]
Armament
Guns: 1 x 23 mm cannon[15]
Hardpoints: 5[15] and provisions to carry combinations of:
Other: up to 3 x fuel tanks[15]
Avionics
Pulse-Doppler radar[12]
See also
Related development
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (MiG-21 Bison, Type 88 India)- Chengdu J-7
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Hongdu L-15
- BAE Systems Hawk
- Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master
- Aero L-159 Alca
- KAI T-50 Golden Eagle
- Yakovlev Yak-130
- HAL HJT-36 Sitara
References
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^ Waldron, Greg (1 October 2018). "FTC-2000G conducts maiden flight". FlightGlobal. Singapore. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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