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|type = {{wpl | Fighter aircraft| fighter}}, {{wpl | Multirole combat aircraft |Multirole Fighter}} | |type = {{wpl | Fighter aircraft| fighter}}, {{wpl | Multirole combat aircraft |Multirole Fighter}} | ||
|manufacturer = Sangnam Aircraft Design Bureau | |manufacturer = Sangnam Aircraft Design Bureau | ||
|image = Sangnam | |image = Sangnam J-9 Variants camos png.png | ||
|caption = Main J- | |caption = Main J-9 variants | ||
|national origin = {{flag|Daekan}} | |national origin = {{flag|Daekan}} | ||
|first flight = 5 April 1975 | |first flight = 5 April 1975 | ||
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| Sangnam J-9 | |
|---|---|
 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 1980 |
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. About 50 J-9s have been upgraded to the multi-role J-9D variant, whith a total of 70 more being slated for upgraded, which is said to extend the model's service life into the 2030s.