Sangnam J-9
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| Sangnam J-9 | |
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| Main J-12 variants (note the conformal fuel tanks on the C model) | |
| Role | fighter, Multirole Fighter |
| National origin |  Daekan
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| Manufacturer | Sangnam Aircraft Design Bureau |
| First flight | 5 April 1975 |
| Introduction | 1 June 1980 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Daekanese People's Army Air Force |
| Produced | 1977-1992 |
| Number built | +300 |
| Unit cost |
$3.6–6.6 million (1980)
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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 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.