J-83

The J-83, manufactured by the Hsaio Motor Corporation, is a high-speed interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, developed in the mid-80s, primarily intended to match Chinese and Soviet jets of the period, and has subsequently been modified several times to keep up with their progress. The J-83 was, as an afterthought by the designers, also designed to be a limited reconnaissance aircraft, in support of the larger Y-39 ELINT/EW aircraft.

Specifications

Length: 19.5 m
Wingspan: 13.8 m
Height: 6 m
Propulsion: 2 x afterburning turbojets, rated at 148.5 kN dry thrust ea; 211 kN w/ afterburner
Total net thrust: 297 kN (30,285 kgf) dry; 422 kN (43,030 kgf) w/ afterburner
Empty weight: 18,000 kg
Maximum take-off weight: 45,000 kg
Minimum fuel weight: 11,250 kg
Maximum fuel weight: 15,750 kg
Pylons: 10; 3 ea wing; 4 pylons in internal bay
Normal payload: 8,000 kg
Maximum payload: 16,000 kg
Normal combat weight: 41,750 kg
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 0.725
Combat range: 688.5 km
Ferry range: 1,860 km
Service ceiling: 20,500 m
Maximum altitude: 21,000 m
Cruising speed: Mach 1.3
Maximum speed: Mach 3
Armament:

• 4 × Chametg F-19RD radar-guided air-to air missiles
• 6 × Chametg F-19ID infra-red-seeking air-to-air missiles
• 1 × 30 mm 19T cannon

Crew: One
Price: $110 million