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JL-9 (FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle)

Supersonic advanced attack aircraftFielded 2003Pending verification

Also known as: GL-9

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JL-9 (FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle)
Photo: Z3144228 · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeSupersonic advanced attack aircraft
Alternative designationsGL-9
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerGuizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC)Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length14.6 m48 ftMed[1]
Height4.1 m13 ftMed[1]
Wingspan8.32 m27 ftMed[1]
Wing area26.15 m2Med[1]
Gross weight7,800 kg17,196 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight9,800 kg21,605 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 × Guizhou Liyang WP-13F (C)Med[1]
Thrust / power43.15 kN (9,700 lbf) thrust dry, 63.25 kN (14,220 lbf) with afterburnerMed[1]
Speed1,100 km/h684 mph · 594 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed870 km/hMed[1]
Range863 km536 mi · 466 nmi863 km on internal fuelMed[1]
Ferry range2,400 km with maximum internal and external fuelMed[1]
Endurance3 hoursMed[1]
Service ceiling16,000 m52,493 ftMed[1]
G limits+8 -3Med[1]
Rate of climb150 m/s at sea levelMed[1]
Landing run700 mMed[1]
Protection
Chaff / flaresYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints5 with a capacity of 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) maximum.Med[1]
Main Missile Systemstypically 2x PL-8 AAMs on inboard pylons + 2x PL-9 AAMs on outboard pylonsMed[1]
Armament1x 23mm cannonMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
1x 23mm cannonWeapon
Med[1]
Caliber
23 mm
Summary

The Guizhou JL-9, also known as the FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle, is a two-seat supersonic fighter-trainer developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. JL-9 (FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle) Chinese Supersonic Advanced Attack 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)