Xian JH-7 / FBC-1 Flying Leopard
Fighter Bomber
The Xian JH-7 is a twin-engined two-seat jet fighter bomber aircraft produced by the Chinese manufacturer Xian Aircraft Industry Corporation. The export version of the JH-7 is also known as the FBC-1 Flying Leopard. It is in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
| Propulsion | 2 Turbofan Engines |
| Engine Model | Xian WS9 |
Engine Power (each)
dry/with Afterburner | 55,6 / 91,2 kN | 12500 / 20500 lbf |
| Speed | 3348 km/h | 1808 kts
2081 mph |
| Mmo (max. Mach) | Mach 1.7 |
| Service Ceiling | 15.600 m | 51.181 ft |
| Range | 1.759 km | 950 NM
1.093 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 21.500 kg | 47.399 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 30.000 kg | 66.139 lbs |
| Wing Span | 12,71 m | 41 ft 8 in |
| Wing Area | 52,3 m² | 563 ft² |
| Length | 22,33 m | 73 ft 3 in |
| Height | 6,58 m | 21 ft 7 in |
| First Flight | 14.12.1988 |
| Production Status | in production |
| ICAO Code | YS11 |
| IATA Code | YS1 |
| Data for (Version) | Xian JH-7A |
