Xian JH-7/FBC-1 Fighter-Bomber Early Concepts

[hesham]

From Air Force 1990/5,

I have this Xian JH-7 in a two different concept configurations,with little changes.

 

[hesham]

From Aviation magazine 1-10-1988

 

[Springtime]

Looks like a cross between a Jaguar and a Tornado front wise and a bit of J-8 in the aft

 

[JYB]

Flying Leopard ADV(Air defense variant)
未曾(×) 曾經(√)設想過的道路－飛豹ADV 及末代戰鬥轟炸機空戰機動性簡評

 

[hesham]

Flying Leopard ADV(Air defense variant)
未曾(×) 曾經(√)設想過的道路－飛豹ADV 及末代戰鬥轟炸機空戰機動性簡評

Nice find.

 

[linbug]

In the early design phase of the JH-7, the influence of the U.S. F-4 was quite evident. During the Vietnam War, China acquired several F-4 wreckages, which served as reference materials for the design. The image shows a wooden concept model of the JH-7, used to promote the aircraft to military and government leaders. The forward fuselage closely resembles that of the F-4. However, in later production versions, significant changes were made—the nose was angled downward more sharply, and the cockpit position was raised considerably.

 

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