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Air ForcesChina

FTC-2000G

Multi-role aircraftFielded 2003Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
FTC-2000G
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMulti-role aircraft
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerGuizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC)Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length14.55 m48 ftMed[1]
Height4.11 m13 ftMed[1]
Wingspan8.32 m27 ftMed[1]
Wing area26.15 m2Med[1]
Gross weight7,800 kg17,196 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight11,000 kg24,251 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 x WP-13F(C)Med[1]
Thrust / powerMaximum thrust 4,400 kg Afterburner 6,450 kgMed[1]
Ferry range2,500 kmMed[1]
SpeedMach 1.6Med[1]
Service ceiling16,000 m52,493 ftMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpointsseven hard-points with a maximum payload of 3,000 kg.Med[1]
Main Gun System23-mm cannon; Name: INAMed[1]
Main Missile Systemstypically 2x PL-8 AAMs on inboard pylons + 2x PL-9 AAMs on outboard pylonsMed[1]
Fire control
Fire Control Radar NameItalian Grifo S-7 pulse-Doppler fire-control radarMed[1]
Fire Control System TypeThe aircraft is equipped with a Chinese pulse-Doppler fire-control radarMed[1]
HUDXPS-2 head-up display (HUDMed[1]
Variants
JL-9The JL-9 Shanying (Mountain Eagle) is a trainer aircraft based on the J-7 fighter. The aircraft has been competing against the JL-15 for China's next-generation trainer program.[1]
Summary

The FTC-2000 is a JJ-7/FT-7 with a new wing, a forward fuselage with side air intakes, and a glass cockpit. The engine, management, and mechanical controls of the JJ-7/FT-7 are retained.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. FTC-2000G Chinese Multi-Role Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)