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The J-7E prototype first flew in 1990 and was fitted with a delta wing to improve its performance. Armament includes two internal 30mm guns with 60 rounds each and is similar to the F-7PG version.
In 1993, he joined the Chinese Air Force.
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | Chengdu |
| COUNTRY | China |
| TYPE |
Multipurpose fighter
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| CREW | 1 |
| POWER-PLANT | One LMC WP-13F turbojet engine |
| Thrust, kgf | |
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- with afterburning
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1x6.500 |
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- without afterburner
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- |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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13,95
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Height, m
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4,11
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Wing span, m
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8,32
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| Wing area m2 |
24,88
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| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 9.100 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 7.540 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 5.292 |
| Internal fuel, kg | 2.385 |
| Weight of transported fuel with external tanks, l | 1.780 (2x480 or 1x800 or 500) |
| Warload, kg | 1.400 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 2.175 |
| Maximum speed in low height, km/h | - |
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Combat range, km
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- |
| Ferry range, km | 2.200 |
| Service ceiling, m | 17.500 |
| Rate of climb, m/min | 11.700 |
| Maximum overload, g | 8 |
| ARMAMENT | Two 30 mm cannons Type 30-1 with 60 rounds. Number external hardpoints: 5. Possibility of transport up to 4 air-to-air missile PL-2, PL-2A, PL-7 and PL-9. 4 x air-to-air missile Magic R550 or AIM-9P Sidewinder. 2-4 launcher HF-7C (18x57 mm), Type 90-1 (7x90) or 2 bombs 500 kg or 4 bombs 250 kg or 10 bombs 100 kg. |