The J-8II series appear quite different from the original J-8, with a new forward fuselage, intakes and nose structure more reminiscent of the F-4 Phantom II or Sukhoi Su-15 to house a new, more powerful radar.:
The J-8B first flew in November 1989, improved J-8II with JL-8A PD radar (70 km range). Powered by 2 x WP-13AII turbojet engines. Armed with twin-barrel 23mm Type 23-III cannon and up to 4 PL-5 or PL-8 AAMs or rockets/bombs. No BVR capability
Item No : 02845
Item Name : PLA J-8B fighter
Bar Code : 9580208028453
Scale : 1:48
Item Type : Static Kit
Model Brief : Length: 451.9mm Wingspan: 195.2mm
Total Parts : 330+pcs
Metal Parts : n/a
Photo Etched Parts : n/a
Film Parts : n/a
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 12 sprues
Paint Schemes : PLAAF
Released Date : 2011-11
More Features The kit consists of over 330parts, 20 clear parts:
-Detailed fuselage with accurate design
-windscreen & canopy made from clear parts
-Detailed wing with plenty of external loads
-Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin"
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