Английская Википедия:Guizhou JL-9
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The Guizhou JL-9, also known as the FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle (Шаблон:Zh), is a family of two-seat transonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft 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]
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] In April 2020, China reported that an unnamed South-East Asian country had placed an order for the FTC-2000G, with deliveries expected between 2021 and 2023.[9] Later it was confirmed that Myanmar had ordered those jets.[10]
Design
The FTC-2000 is developed from the JJ-7/FT-7, the two seat trainer version of the Chengdu J-7; the Chengdu J-7 is a Chinese variant of the MiG-21. The FTC-2000 uses 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]
Operational history
In 2014, the PLANAF had a regiment of JL-9s.[11] However, it was not until October 18, 2015, that the PLAAF started using the JL-9 for training purposes.[12]
In April 2023, the Rapid Support Forces of Sudan launched an attack on Merowe Air Base, destroying one Sudanese FTC-2000 while capturing the base.[13] Satellite imagery has revealed that three more FTC-2000s were present at the base at the time.[13]
On January 16, 2024, a Myanmar Air Force FTC-2000G was shot down by a Kachin Independence Army FN-6 missile in Shan State. Both pilots were killed.[14]
Variants
- FTC-2000: Original model and export designation.
- FTC-2000G: The FTC-2000G is a dual seat light combat aircraft/lead-in fighter trainer.[15] 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.[16]Шаблон:Better source needed It also features a diverterless supersonic inlet.[17] It made its first flight in September 2018.[18] Compared to the FTC-2000 trainer variant, the FTC-2000G is heavier,[16] has a maximum speed of only Mach 1.2[15] due to a new wing design,[17][19] and has less endurance[16] than the FTC-2000. The aircraft can carry a maximum of 3 tons of weaponry.[15]
- JL-9: Initial PLA variant.
- JL-9G: PLANAF carrier-trainer variant.[20] It is a modified JL-9 for aircraft carrier training. It is designed for ski-jump ramp takeoffs and simulated arrested landings (land-based).[21] and includes a tailhook.[21]
Operators
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- People's Liberation Army Air Force - 30 JL-9[22]
- People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force - 28 JL-9, 12 JL-9G[23]
- Шаблон:MYA
- Myanmar Air Force — six delivered (unknown number ordered)[24][25]
- Шаблон:SUD
- Sudanese Air Force — five[26]
Specifications (FTC-2000)
See also
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References
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