The Shenyang J-8 (Chinese: 歼-8; NATO reporting name: Finback) is a family of interceptor aircraft developed by the 601 Institute (Shenyang) in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It …

The J-8B (Chinese: 歼-8B型歼击机) and known by its nickname "Mr. Handsome in Air" (空中美男子) or NATO codename of "Finback", was one of the cornerstones of PLAAF before the …

Jul 8, 2022 · The Shenyang J-8 series (NATO codename of "Finback") was an indigenous Chinese multi-role fighter design appearing in 1980.

Shenyang F-8IIM, armed with air-to-air missiles and six bombs on a centreline tri-rack. The Shenyang J-8 (Jian-8; NATO reporting name: Finback; Chinese: 歼-8) is a high-speed, high …

The Shenyang J-8 was a domestically-built high-speed, high-altitude, single-seat Chinese interceptor fighter jet in 1980. It was designed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation Design …

Feb 27, 2012 · The J-8B was the early production of the new J-8II series, receiving a new radar, new engine, and a redesigned nose, cockpit and intakes. The J-8B also benefitted from a new …

July 5th 2019 marks fifty years since China’s Shenyang J-8 twin engine interceptor made its first flight in 1969, and the beginning of flight testing for the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) very …

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In the Chinese Air Force realm, one fighter jet stands out as a legend – the J-8 fighter. Its journey from conception to combat readiness spans over a decade, marked by trials, setbacks, and …

The J-8 II version, known to NATO as 'Finback-B', is powered by a pair of Liyang Wopen-13A turbojets, each with a dry thrust of 9,590 lb st (42.66 kN), which increases to 14,815 lb st …