Guizhou JL-9

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The Guizhou JL-9, also known as the FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle (Shanying), is a two-seat 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).

Variants[edit | edit source]

  • FTC-2000: Original model and export designation.
  • FTC-2000G: The FTC-2000G is a dual seat light combat aircraft/lead-in fighter trainer. It is one of the cheapest light fighters on the market with the aim to replace old legacy fighters like the J-7/F-7 and Mig-21. It has 7 hardpoints. It also features a diverterless supersonic inlet. It made its first flight in September 2018. Compared to the FTC-2000 trainer variant, the FTC-2000G is heavier, has maximum speed of only Mach 1.2 due to new wing design, and has less endurance than the FTC-2000. The aircraft can carry maximum 3 tons of weaponry.
  • JL-9: Initial PLA variant.
  • JL-9G: PLANAF carrier-trainer variant. It is a modified JL-9 for aircraft carrier training. It is designed for ski-jump ramp takeoffs and simulated arrested landings (land-based). and includes a tailhook.

Users[edit | edit source]

  • People's Republic of China
    • People's Liberation Army Air Force
    • People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
  • Myanmar
    • Myanmar Air Force
  • Sudan
    • Sudanese Air Force

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