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J-7B/J-7II (Fishcan)

Fighter aircraftFielded 1980Pending verification

Also known as: F-7B

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Length 14.86 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeFighter aircraft
Alternative designationsF-7B
Date of introduction1980
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerChengdu Aircraft Corporation/Guizhou Aircraft Industry CorporationMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length14.86 m49 ftMed[1]
Height4.1 m13 ftMed[1]
Wingspan7.15 m23 ftMed[1]
Wing area23 sq mMed[1]
Empty weight5,145 kg11,343 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 x improved WP-7B engineMed[1]
Speed2,175 km/h1,351 mph · 1,174 ktMed[1]
Service ceiling18,800 m61,680 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb29,528 ft/min ( 9,000 m/min)Med[1]
Armament and payload
Rocket Weapon Systems: rocket weapon system (option)55 mm rocket pod (12 rounds); 90 mm rocket pod (7 rounds)Med[1]
Bomb Weapon System: bomb capacity50 kg to 500 kg unguided bombsMed[1]
Armament2 x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1; Autocannon; PL-5; PL-8; PL-9Med[1]
Fire control
Radar1 x SkyrangerMed[1]
Variants
NoteThe Following is a list of the J-7 Variants: Type 1962/62 series J-7 series J-7I series J-7II series J/F-7M Air Guard series F-7MP/P Sky Bolt series J-7III series F-7C series J-7E series J/F-7F series MiG-21 upgrade subcontract J/F-7MG series J/F-7PG series…[1]
Weapons and payload options · 5Confidence · Source
2 x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1Autocannon
Med[1]
Range
1.8 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
1,800 rounds/min
AutocannonWeapon
Med[1]
Quantity
60 rounds per gun
Caliber
30
PL-5Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
1–16 km1–10 mi · 1–9 nmi
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
Infrared homing, multi-element, dual band detector(PL-5EII)
Warhead
6kg blast-frag, or expanding rod (RF-fuse)
Speed
Mach 2.5
Length
3.128 m
PL-8Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
20 km12 mi · 11 nmi
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
passive infrared homing
Warhead
11 kg high explosive
Speed
Mach 3.5
Length
2.95 m
PL-9Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
22 km14 mi · 12 nmi
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
multi-element infrared
Warhead
11.8kg blast-frag, or expanding rod (RF-fuse)
Speed
Mach 2+
Length
2.9m
Summary

J-7B: Renamed J-7II. In Jun 1991, PLAAF discovered heat isolation pads in the pressure accumulator compartment in the rear section of the fuselage of J-7IIs were burnt or melted due to high temperature, so all J-7IIs were grounded.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
BangladeshChina
Sources
  1. J-7B/J-7II (Fishcan) Chinese Fighter 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