YunJiao-7 Bomber-Trainer

The YJ-7 (Yushu Jiaolian-7 or YunJiao-7) is the specially-modified trainer version of the Xi'an Aircraft Industry Company (XAC) Y-7-100 (An-24 Coke copy) twin-engine turboprop passenger plane. The aircraft was introduced as a replacement for the ageing HJ-5 (IL-28 Beagle) bomber-trainer in service with the PLAAF and PLA Naval Aviation Corps for the training of bomber crew. The YJ-7 is equipped with a stabilised bombing sight and an integrated navigation system. A large glass-in fairing is located on the starboard side of the aircraft for bombing training. Some training bombs can be accommodated in the under-fuselage fairings.

Specifications

Flight crew: 3
Wingspan: 29.64m
Length: 23.71m
Height: 8.32m
Empty weight: 14,900kg
Maximum take-off weight: 21,800kg
Maximum load-carrying capacity: 5,700kg cargo, or 50 passengers, or 24 equipped troops
Speed: Max speed 540km/h; cruising speed 450~475km/h
Range: 2,400km (with maximum fuel); 750km (with maximum load)
Flight duration: 6.5 hours
Service ceiling: 9,000m
Runway: Take-off 640m; landing 645m

Last update: 24 March 2007