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|first flight = 5 April | |first flight = 5 April 1974 | ||
|introduction = 1 June | |introduction = 1 June 1978 | ||
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The '''Sangnam J-9''' (전투기 9; Jeontugi 9; Fighter (No.) 9) is a single-engine, variable-geometry fighter aircraft produced by the Sangnam Aircraft Design Bureau. Based on the Vanquarian MiG-23, it was a major step in advancing the PLAAF's capabilties, the main fighter of which up until that point was the MiG-21-derived J-7. The J-9 remains in service with the DPAAF today, even though it is slowly being replaced by the more advanced [[Sangnam J-12|J-12]] | The '''Sangnam J-9''' (전투기 9; Jeontugi 9; Fighter (No.) 9) is a single-engine, variable-geometry fighter aircraft produced by the Sangnam Aircraft Design Bureau. Based on the Vanquarian MiG-23, it was a major step in advancing the PLAAF's capabilties, the main fighter of which up until that point was the MiG-21-derived J-7. The J-9 remains in service with the DPAAF today, even though it is slowly being replaced by the more advanced [[Sangnam J-12|J-12]]. | ||
==Origins and development== | ==Origins and development== | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
*{{flag|Daekan}}: The Daekanese People's Army Air Force operates 30 J-9D/DPs, 90 J-9C/CPs and 45 J-9B/BPs. The type is slated to be withdrawn from service entirely by 2026. | |||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===Domestic variants=== | |||
*'''W-09-1:''' Prototype variant with different nose design and the original Sapfir-23 radar. | |||
*'''W-09-2:''' Second prototype variant. Featured the domestic LS-57 radar and a redesigned nose. | |||
*'''W-09-3:''' Third prototype variant. Featured the Hyesan Yolam-35A. | |||
*'''J-9A:''' Initial production variant, featuring the LS-57B radar. | |||
*'''J-9P:''' Two-seat variant of the J-9A. | |||
*'''J-9B:''' First upgrade of the type, entered service in 1983. Upgrades included the upgraded LS-57D radar and the ability to mount a detachable refuelling probe. Started receiving the more powerful Yolam-40 engines by 1985. | |||
*'''J-9BP:''' Two-seat variant of the J-9B | |||
*'''J-9C:''' Second major modernised variant, entered service in 1989. The aircraft features the LS-65 radar based on the Sapfir-23MLA-II. | |||
TBD | |||
==Specifications (J-9A)== | ==Specifications (J-9A)== | ||
{{Daekanese post-WW2 military aircraft|state=expanded}} | {{Daekanese post-WW2 military aircraft|state=expanded}} | ||
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| Sangnam J-9 | |
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 Main J-9 variants | |
| General information | |
| Type | fighter, Multirole Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Sangnam Aircraft Design Bureau |
| Status | In service |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1977-1992 |
| Introduction date | 1 June 1978 |
The Sangnam J-9 (전투기 9; Jeontugi 9; Fighter (No.) 9) is a single-engine, variable-geometry fighter aircraft produced by the Sangnam Aircraft Design Bureau. Based on the Vanquarian MiG-23, it was a major step in advancing the PLAAF's capabilties, the main fighter of which up until that point was the MiG-21-derived J-7. The J-9 remains in service with the DPAAF today, even though it is slowly being replaced by the more advanced J-12.
Origins and development
Design
Airframe
Engines
Electronics and Avionics
Operational history
Daekan: The Daekanese People's Army Air Force operates 30 J-9D/DPs, 90 J-9C/CPs and 45 J-9B/BPs. The type is slated to be withdrawn from service entirely by 2026.
Variants
Domestic variants
- W-09-1: Prototype variant with different nose design and the original Sapfir-23 radar.
- W-09-2: Second prototype variant. Featured the domestic LS-57 radar and a redesigned nose.
- W-09-3: Third prototype variant. Featured the Hyesan Yolam-35A.
- J-9A: Initial production variant, featuring the LS-57B radar.
- J-9P: Two-seat variant of the J-9A.
- J-9B: First upgrade of the type, entered service in 1983. Upgrades included the upgraded LS-57D radar and the ability to mount a detachable refuelling probe. Started receiving the more powerful Yolam-40 engines by 1985.
- J-9BP: Two-seat variant of the J-9B
- J-9C: Second major modernised variant, entered service in 1989. The aircraft features the LS-65 radar based on the Sapfir-23MLA-II.
TBD