Shenyang X-9 Jian Fan

X-9 Jian Fan
Role Glider
National origin China
Manufacturer Shenyang Sailplane Factory
Primary user People's Liberation Army Air Force



The Shenyang X-9 Jian Fan (English: Sword Point X-9 - Xianji-9 - glider-9) is a Chinese training glider built by the Shenyang Sailplane Factory at Shenyang.[1]

Design

The Jian Fan glider is a tandem two-seat braced high-wing monoplane made from aluminium alloy and wood.[1] It was allocated the designation X-9 by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Specifications

Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996[1] Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988–89[2]

General characteristics

Performance

100 km/h (54 kn; 62 mph) in rough air
120 km/h (65 kn; 75 mph) on aero-tow
100 km/h (54 kn; 62 mph) on winch launch

See also


Related lists

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. p. 196. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.
  2. John W.R. Taylor, ed. (1988). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89. London: Jane's Information Group. pp. 619–620. ISBN 0-7106-0867-5.
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