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-8D has a fixed, non-retractable refuelling probe installed on the starboard side of the cockpit. Apart from its refuelling probe, the J-8D appeared to be identical to the J-8B in avionics and weapon configuration. The aircraft is deployed in limited numbers by the PLAAF and PLA Navy in central and southern China regions. With one refuelling, the aircraft's combat radius can be extended from 800km to 1,200km, enabling it to reach the remote islands in the South China Sea.
Item No : 02846
Item Name : Chinese J-8D Finback
Bar Code : 9580208028460
Scale : 1:48
Item Type : Static Kit
Model Brief : Length:451.9 mm Wingspan:195.2 mm
Total Parts : 330+
Metal Parts : n/a
Photo Etched Parts : n/a
Film Parts : n/a
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 12sprues
Paint Schemes : PLAAF
Released Date : 2012-07
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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