Cannon ATA: -
D-ATA: 3.0 /2.5
Size: Small
Signature: Small
Counterm: None
Bombsight: Computing (+20% modifier to unguided weapon attacks)
Performance: Speed in Knots (Nm/Phase)
- Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
VLow: 250 (2.1) 310 (2.6) 435 (3.6)
Med: 250 (2.1) 330 (2.8) 450 (3.8)
High: 250 (2.1) 310 (2.6) 435 (3.6)
Ceiling: 13,000 m
Endurance Data
Inflight Refuel: No
Cruise Range:755 nm
Internal Fuel: 800 kg
Remarks:
Joint PRC/Pakistan project. Used by the PRC (unknown number), Pakistan (75-100), Myanmar (Burma) (12 out of 20 delivered in 1999), Egypt (80 K-8E ordered in 2001), and Zambia (8 delivered). A single-seat dedicated light attack version may be developed.
Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 945 kg
Off Guns: None
| Ordnance | Weight | Hardpoint Location and Rating (kg) | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | UW1 | UW2 | |||
| Sp | 250 | 1066 | |||
| 23mm Gun Pod | ??? | O | - | - | (4 dp) |
| PL-7 AAM | 90 | - | O | O | (IRH, 2nd Gen, ATA 3.5, 3 nm, 1147 kts, W Aspect) |
| Type 57-2 Rocket Pod | 120 | - | o | O | (57mm rockets, 5 dp) |
| Type 250 bomb | 250 | - | O | O | (GP bomb, 19 dp) |
| BL 755 | 277 | - | O | O | (Cluster bomb, 29 dp) |
| 250 L Drop Tank | 228 | - | O | - | (230 nm range add) |
Aircraft Hardpoints: Aircraft hardpoints are provided in symmetrical pairs except for internal (INT) and centerline positions (CL), which are single. Ordnance are mounted in pairs (but may be fired singly) on UW and FUS hardpoints, with the associated double payload weight.
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