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JH-7

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · People's Republic of China · 1988
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JH-7

JH-7
JH-7 Photo: Took-ranch at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
70
Loiter / Endurance
60
Survivability
55
Accuracy
60
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
50
Reliability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerXi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1988–2017
Operators1 countries
Quantity270
Data Quality83%
64
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
28/55
Cold War
76/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
70
Loiter / Endurance
60
Survivability
55
Accuracy
60
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
50
Reliability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
JH-7
Production
1988–2017
Quantity
270
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1988
  • Service Entry Year1994
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleFighter-bomber / Strike aircraft
  • Generation4th
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeturbofan
  • Engine ModelWS-9 (license-produced Rolls-Royce Spey Mk 202)
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)44
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)91
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.7
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel7,000 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed1,808 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.7 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,700 km
  • Combat Radius1,650 km
  • Rate of Climb180 m/s
  • G-Limit7.5
  • Takeoff Run900 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length22.33 m
  • Wingspan12.8 m
  • Height6.22 m
  • Wing Area42.2
  • Empty Weight14,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight21,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight28,475 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built270
  • Operators2
  • Variants6
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusOperational
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1988Production started
  2. 2017Production ended
38
years in service
29
years in production
270
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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