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  3. J-8A Finback A

Basic Information

Category Fixed Wing Type Fighter
Year Commissioned 1985 Year Decommissioned 0
Agility 3 Damage Points (DP) 10
Empty Weight 9820 kg Max Weight 12700 kg
Runway Information 451-900m TOD/LAD Physical Size Large Aircraft (18.1-26m)
Cost 0 Hypothetical No
Payload Weight 2500 kg Crew 1 people

Aircraft Capabilities

Night Navigation (Ferry, Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface Missiles) Bombsight - Ballistic Computing

Sensor Parameters

Model Purpose Range Scan Interval Generation
China SR-4 [Type 204] Radar, FCR, Air-to-Air, Short-Range 0.30 - 5.40 nm 2 sec Early 1960s

Sensor Coverage Diagram
Model Detection Angle Omnidirectional
China SR-4 [Type 204] SB1, PB2 否

Weapon Loadouts Click to Expand Beta

Loadout Type Role Ready Time Combat Radius
PL-5B   x 4
480 liter Drop Tank   x 1
PL-5B   x 2
480 liter Drop Tank   x 3

Signatures

Type Front Side Rear
Visual Detection Range 2.99 nm 7.11 nm 2.99 nm
Visual Classification Range 1.65 nm 3.92 nm 2.74 nm
Infrared Detection Range 2.99 nm 8.74 nm 13.12 nm
Infrared Classification Range 1.65 nm 3.92 nm 1.65 nm
Radar, A-D Band (30-2000 MHz) 6.7 dBsm (4.68 m²) 8.9 dBsm (7.76 m²) 6.7 dBsm (4.68 m²)
Radar, E-M Band (2-100 GHz) 6.7 dBsm (4.68 m²) 8.9 dBsm (7.76 m²) 6.7 dBsm (4.68 m²)

Default Configuration

Model Comments
23mm China Type 23-3 [200 rnds, GSh-23L Copy] Aircraft, J-8, J-10, JH-7

Datalink

Type Model Range Channels
Radio UHF/VHF Radio [Unsecure] 100 nm 0

Engines

Model Type Engine Count Military Thrust Afterburner Thrust Military Fuel Rate (SFC) Afterburner Fuel Rate (SFC) Hypothetical Comments
2x WP-7B Turbojet 2 4400 6100 1.01 1.99 No -

Fuel

Fuel Type Fuel Capacity
Aviation Fuel 3395