Chinese type designations since 1949	Other Air Forces

Chinese type designations

Since 1948 three aircraft designation systems have been used in China.

The first series was used until 1964 and included a code name that identified the manufacturer or design bureau, followed by a three digit number with the first digit indicating the main mission and the last two digits indicating the sequence number for new types and versions.
In this period the Air Force used its own system with the final two digits of the year of authorization as type number, when necessary added by "A", "B" etcetera for additional types.

In 1964 a new system was introduced using a sequence number added to the name indicating the role of the aircraft, which most often is abbreviated to single letters.
Until 1987 new versions of the same aircraft type had "I", "II", "III" added to the aircraft name. After that year the western style was copied and letters "A", "B" and up were introduced.
Aircraft types with different versions have an additional letter added after the initial letter.

In English text the Chinese prefer to call their aircraft the English way so "Chuji Jiaolianji (CJ)" becomes "Basic Trainer (BT)". As a result export aircraft are called by their English names and domestically used aircraft are called by their Chinese names.
Recently a new series for export aircraft was introduced replacing "-number" into "C-other number" like JH7/FBC-1 and JL9/FTC-2000 with the "C" for "China".

Aircraft that are imported keep their original names. As a result confusion is rising with the Flanker of which the imported single-seaters are called Su-27SK while the license build copies are called J11.
From above it can be concluded that J2 was never allocated to any MiG-15 version.

In the listing below an effort has been made to present all Chinese build aircraft types since 1949 that are included in the above mentioned designation system. Unsuccesfull aircraft projects that were allocated in the first system are not included.

Other private ventures like the "Beijing-1" are also not included nor are general aviation aircraft types.

The second column presents the designations in Chinese. When they don't show on the screen it is advised to install Chinese fonts in your browser.

As first information on new types hardly originates from official sources, generally known version designations tend to change after a period of time!

Chuji Jiaolianji - CJ (Basic Trainer - BT or Primary Trainer - PT) / HongZhuan (Red Craftsman)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
CJ5 & 6 versions
CJ5	初教5	11jul54	379	License build Yak-18. Initial designation HongZhuan 501 (红专501).
CJ6	初教6	27aug58	5 proto + ...	Improved CJ5 with nosewheel and retractable undercarriage and aluminum alloy structure. Initial designation HongZhuan 502 (红专502).
CJ6A / BT-6/PT-6	初教6甲	1965	1800+ (total)	Redesigned CJ6 with more powerful engine.
CJ6B	初教6乙	1964	10	Armed version of CJ6A.
CJ7/L7	初教6	2010 expected	1 proto	Piston engined successor of the CJ6 with a PLAAF requirement for about 300 aircraft.
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CJ7/L-7				New turboprop trainer under development

Hongzhaji - H (Bomber - B) / FeiLong (Flying Dragon)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
H5 versions
H5	轰5	25jun62	several 100s	Based on IL-28.
H5A	轰5甲			Longer range version. Not build.
H5-2152	轰5-2152			Special version for nuclear missions.
H5B	轰5乙			Naval version with 2 torpedo positions.
H5 Ying (Eagle)	轰5 "鹰"		1	Fire-control testbed for YJ8 anti-ship missile delivery. The glazed nose is replaced by a pointed radar nose.
Xi'an (XAC) H6 versions
H6	轰6	27sep59	2	Chinese assembled Tu-16 (2 more SovAF Tu-16's also delivered). Initial designation FeiLong 201 (飞龙201).
H6A	轰6甲	24dec66	~120 (all versions)	Reverse engineered Tu-16.
H6B	轰6乙			Reconnaissance version.
H6C	轰6丙	1980		Version with modernized ECM systems.
H6D / B-6D	轰6丁 / 轰6D	29aug81	(2 Regiments)	Maritime missile bomber with two YJ61 anti ship missiles under wing. B-6D to Iraq.
H6E	轰6E			Special version for nuclear missions.
H6I	轰6I	1970	1	Modified H6A with two additional jet-engines under the wing.
H6F	轰6F		(prod)	H6 version with improved navigation equipment.
H6G		~2003	(prod)	Naval H6 version with four underwing pylons for ASM missiles replacing H6D.
H6H	轰6H	dec98	(prod)	Improved H6D with two YJ63 Land-Attack Cruise Missile carriage, large chin radar and no external guns. Some H6Hs were converted from H6D airframes.
H6 "Carrier"	轰6&靶机运载母机	1970		H6A conversion for carrying two "Target-6" ("靶6") drones.
H6K		05jan07		Re-engined and further modernized H6 version with six underwing pylons and redesigned solid nose with modernized cockpit lay-out
H6M	轰6M		(prod)	Modified H6F
Type 226	226发动机空中试车台		1	Flying engine testbed on H6 airframe.

Hongzhaji Dian - HD (Bomber Electronic)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
HD5	轰电5			Electronic warfare / ELINT version of H5. Converted from HZ5?
HD6I	轰电6I	1990		Electronic warfare / ELINT version of H6A.
HD6II	轰电6II	1996		Upgraded HD6I.
HD6III	轰电6III			Upgraded HD6II.

Hongzhaji Jiaolianji - HJ (Bomber Trainer)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
HJ5	轰教5	12dec70		Trainer with glazed nose replaced by second cockpit. Many (all?) are converted H5's
HJ5	轰教5		1	Modified HJ5 used for ejection seat trials

Hongzhaji You - HU (Bomber Tanker)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
HU6	轰油6		(prod)	Air Force version for aerial refueling.
HU6D	轰油6D		(prod?)	Navy version for aerial refueling.
In western publications those two types are usually designated as H6U and H6DU respectively. But Chinese sources give the above designations, so we choose to use those too.

Hongzhaji Zhenchaji - HZ (Reconnaissance Bomber)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
HZ5	轰侦5	1970's		Reconnaissance/surveillance version of H5.

Jianjiji Hongzhaji - JH (Fighter Bomber China - FBC)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
JH7 / FBC-1 "Flying Leopard"	歼轰7	14dec88	5 proto's 40+ production	Fighter/Bomber delivered by Xi'an (XAC) to two Navy regiments until 2004.
JH7A / FBC-1M	歼轰7A	1jul02	2 protos (prod)	Improved version with single peace windshield, two ventral fins and thicker wing with 6 instead or 4 stations. Deliveries started mid 2004 to the Navy and end 2004 to the Air Force. Aircraft can be converted to the Electronic Warfare Fighter role.

Jianjiji - J (Fighter - F) - Photos

The J7C was copied from MiG-21MF's that were received from Egypt. Only two Regiments operate this version.

With the modifications primarily internal the difference between a J7D and J7C is hardly discernable

Photo: via China-Military

Photo: PLAAF

Jianjiji - J (Fighter - F) / DongFeng (Eastern Wind)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
J5 versions
J5	歼5	19jul56	767	MiG-17F licence build. Total build includes 13 which were assembled from Russian parts. Initial designation DongFeng 101 (东风101). Initially also known as Zhong 101 and type 56.
J5A	歼5甲			MiG-17PM derivative.
J5C				drone conversion of J5.
J6 versions click here for a pictorial overview.
J6 versions	歼6	1961-1986	3000	MiG-19S/P/PM derivatives.
DongFeng 102	东风102 / 59式	23sep59	1	J6 proto based on MiG-19PF and MiG-19SF Build by Shenyang. Also known as Type 59.
J6A	歼6甲	17dec58		MiG-19P derivative by Shenyang. Limited all-weather version. Initial designation DongFeng 103 (东风103). Also known as Type 59A. From 1974 examples were modified to cater PL-2/K-13 missile launches.
J6B	歼6乙	24feb59		MiG-19PM derivative by Nanchang. All-weather version. Initial designation DongFeng 105 (东风105). Also known as Type 59B. Saw very limited service due to low quality.
J6 / F-6	歼6	1961		Revised production model based on MiG-19S nose (no radar) and armament and MiG-19P tail (two intakes). Optionally with inboard or outboard hardpoints on wing.
J6C	歼6C			Late J6 version (MiG-19S/P) with drag chute in tail. Believed to be non-official designation.
J6I	歼6丙 / 歼6I	1966		High-altitude day interceptor, with radar on engine-inlet splitter plate. Increased wing chord and no cannons.
J6II	歼6Ⅱ	25mar69		Improved J6I version with two 30mm cannons but no guns.
J6III	歼6Ⅲ	05aug69		Improved J6II version with three 30mm cannons and movable intake centerbody.
J6IV	歼6IV	1970	7	Unsuccessful all-weather J6III version by Shenyang with two wing-root mounted cannons.
J6IIIC				Unsuccessful all-weather J6III version by Guizhou.
J6Xin				J6IV and J6IIIC after rebuild to airworthy condition.
Dong Feng projects
DongFeng 104(1)	东风104 (1)		0	Shenyang project cancelled in 1958.
DongFeng 107	东风107		0	Shenyang project cancelled in 1958. High-speed fighter.
DongFeng 113	东风113		0	Harbin project cancelled 1958, Single-engine, high-speed fighter.
Chengdu (CAC) J7 versions (MiG-21F-13 derivatives)
J7	歼7	17jan66	12	License build MiG-21F-13. Prototypes only. Also known as Type 62. Build by Shenyang that also assembled 25 MiG-21F-13 kits.
J7I / F-7A	歼7I	jun76	188	Production version of J7 with unsatisfactory quality. Canopy opens forward. Small numbers exported as F-7A.Build until 1981
J7II / F-7B	歼7Ⅱ / 歼7B	30dec78	475	Improved J7I version with improved engine, larger drop-tanks and rear-hinged canopy.Build between 1979-1986 at CAC (375) and Guizhou (about 100).
F-7BS				Simplified F-7B for Sri Lanka.
J7IIA	歼7ⅡA	mar84		Improved J7II with communication antenna on top of fin and pitot-tube re-located from beneath engine inlet to above-right position.
J7IIH/J7H	歼7ⅡH/歼7H	mar85	221	Improved J7II able to fire two PL8 missiles instead of PL5. Build between 1986-1993
J7IIK/J7K	歼7ⅡK/歼7K	1990	59	Upgraded J7II with new avionics.
F-7M "Airguard"	歼7M "空中卫士"	31aug83		Much improved J7IIA, westernized avionics in export version. used by Bangladesh, Iran, Myanmar and Zimbabwe.
F-7MG (1)			1	Modernized F-7M. CAC demonstrator. Straight wing.
F-7PG (1)	歼7PG	9jun88	1	Modernized F-7M. CAC demonstrator. Straight wing.
F-7P "Airbolt"	歼7P "天空闪电"			Improved F-7M version for Pakistan.
F-7MP "Airbolt"	歼7MP	1988	140	Modernized (engine, cockpit, avionics) F-7P for Pakistan.
J7 target	歼7靶			Drone conversions of the J7II.
Chengdu/Guizhou J7 versions (MiG-21MF derivatives)
J7C	歼7C	26apr84	17	Reverse engineered Egyptian AF MiG-21MF with WS13 engine. Previously called J7III (歼7Ⅲ). Build between 1988-1996
J7D	歼7D	1994	32	Improved J7C version (engine, radar, cockpit). Previously called J7IIIA. Build until 1999.
Chengdu (CAC) J7E versions (third generation J7)
J7E	歼7E	may90	about 263	Third generation J7 based on J7II airframe with double-delta wing. Previously called J7IV (歼7IV). in production until 2002. Some to be rebuild to J7G standard.
J7EB	歼7EB		min 11	Modified J7E used by "1st August" / "Ba Yi" demonstration team until 2005.
J7EH	歼7EH			J7E version used by Navy.
J7FS	歼7FS	8jun98	1	Technology demonstrator with J7E proto airframe (in itself former F-7M proto) and chin type engine inlet.
F-7MG (2)	歼7MG		5+	CAC demonstrator for J7E export. Double delta wing.
F-7PG (2)	歼7PG		51	F-7MG version for Pakistan, with (a.o.) single-peace windshield. Delivered between 2000 and 2003.
J7G	歼7G	June 2002	48+	Domestic version based on F-7PG succeeding J7E production.
J7GB	歼7GB	dec04	10	Modified, unarmed J7G ersion used by "1st August" / "Ba Yi" demonstration team since 2005.
F-7BG		2006	12	Export J-7G for Bangladesh
F-7NG		2006	12	Export J-7G for Nigeria in 2006.
F-7NM		2008	6	Export J-7G for Namibia.
J8 "Finback" versions
J8	歼8	5jul69	80	Day-fighter by Shenyang (SAC) with pitot type engine inlet. Production started only in 1980. Forward opening cockpit.
J8A	歼8A	24apr81	3 proto's + ~100	All-weather fighter (J8 upgrade) with ranging radar (and aft opening cockpit). Previously called J8I (歼8I).
J8ACT	歼8ACT		1	Based on J8I. ACT: Active Control Technology.
J8E	歼8E			Converted J8As with new fire control radar and avionics. Long unpainted engine exhaust.
J8B "Finback" versions
J8B	歼8B-01	12jun84		Improved J8A with lateral engine inlets (early designation J8II - 歼8Ⅱ).
J8B block 2	歼8B-02			Improved J8B (fire control radar, cockpit, avionics). Early designation J8IIB.
J8IIACT	歼8ⅡACT	1988	1	Canard equipped fly-by-wire testbed based on J8B. Also known as BW-2.
J8D	歼8ⅡD	21nov90	~30	J8B block-2 with air-refueling probe. Also designated J8IIA (歼8IIA).
F-8IIM		1996	1	J8B with improved Russian avionics, fire control radar and fly-by-wire.
J8G	歼8G	jun06	1	Modified J8H with two YJ-91 anti-radiation missiles for SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) role.
J8DH	歼8ⅡDH			J8D converted to J8H standard.
J8H	歼8H	~1997	~70	Improved J8D with new radar and WP-13B engines. In service with two PLAAF Regiments and one PLANAF Regiment. It is believed that new Navy versions are converted J8Ds.
J8C	歼8C	1992	protos only	J8B with improved fire control, in-flight refueling and WP-13B engines. Two wing fences. Also known as J8III.
J8F	歼8F	2000	(prod)	J8C with further improved fire control, twin wing fences and glass cockpit for FLAAF and PLANAF. Also designated J8IIF (歼8IIF). 100 radars were ordered in Russia.
Other types
J9 (1)	歼9		0	Cancelled. 1960/70's single engined development by Chengdu of the J8.
FC-1		25aug03	2	Multi-role fighter by Chengdu (CAC) also called Xialon (Fierce Dragon).
FC-1 (2)		28apr06	2+ (prod)	Multi-role fighter by Chengdu (CAC) also called Xialon (Fierce Dragon). Major aerodynamic modifications compared to two earlier proto's. For Pakistan as JF-17 "Thunder". Formerly designated "Super 7" ("超7"). Might be designated J-9 if it becomes operational with the PLAAF.
J10 (1)	歼10		0	Cancelled. 1960's fighter
J10 "Vigorous Dragon"	歼10	1996	17	Multi-role fighter by Chengdu (CAC) operational since 2003 as J10A. Also known as "Project 10" ("10号工程").
J10A	歼10A	28jun02	100+ (prod)	Production version of J10 with aerodynamic and systems improvement, 300 planned.
J10AH	歼10AH	2010	(prod)	Naval version of J10A.
J10AY	歼10AY	2010	9	Single-seat J10 for demo team 1st August.
J10B	歼10B	2010	3	Further improved J10 single seat version.
J10S	歼10S	26dec03	(prod)	Two-seat trainer version of J10A.
J10SH	歼10SH	2010	(prod)	Naval version of the twin-seat J10S.
J10SY	歼10SY	2009	3	Two-seat J10 for demo team 1st August.
J11 (1)	歼11		4	Cancelled. 1960's lightweight fighter.
J11	歼11	dec98	105 (J11/J11A)	Locally assembled Su-27SK.
J11A	歼11A		105 (J11/J11A)	J11s with 60-70% Chinese made content.
J11B	歼11B	2003	3 (+prod)	Chinese development of J11A with 100% Chinese made parts including WS-10A engines. In service since January 2008.
J11BS	歼11BS	2007	2 + 4 proto	Dual seat derivative of the J11B.
J12 (1) Air Li Xiangyang	歼12 "空中李向阳"	26dec69	6 proto's	Lightweight STOL fighter. Cancelled in 1978.
J13	歼13		0	Cancelled. 1980's lightweight fighter.
J15	歼15	2010	1 proto	Navalised J11 with canards.
J20	歼20	11jan11	proto	Next Generation twin-engine heavy fighter produced by Chengdu.

Jianjiji (Fighter) - Photos

With almost 300 build the J7E has rapidly become the backbone of the modern Chinese fighter force although this position is now challanged by an ever increasing number of (more expensive) Flanker versions.

The J7G derivative from the J7E is easy recognisable by its one-piece windscreen.

Photo: via China-Defense

Jianjiji Jiaolianji - JJ (Fighter Trainer - FT)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
JJ1		26jul58	1	1 Proto only. Initial designation HongZhuan 503 (红专-503).
JJ2				=MiG-15UTI (western invented designation?).
JJ4				Based on MiG-17U (western invented designation?).
JJ5 / FT-5	歼教5	8may66	974	J5A trainer derivative.
JJ6 / FT-6	歼教6		634	J6 trainer derivative. Note: No trainer version of MiG-19 was ever build.
BW1		1988/89	1	Fly-by-wire testbed derived from JJ6. "Bian Wen"="Stabilization".
Guizhou JJ7 versions
JJ7 / FT-7	歼教7	5jul85		MiG-21U equivalent.
JJ7A / FT-7A		nov90		Improved JJ7 with 61 cm stretched fuselage, internal gun and head-up display.
FT-7P/N				Improved JJ7A for Pakistan resp. Iran.
FT-7PG		mar02	6	Small batch for Pakistan compatible with F-7PG.
FT-7BG		2006	4	Small batch for Bangladesh compatible with F-7BG.
FT-7NG			2 planned	Export version for Nigeria in June 2006.

Jianjiji Zhenchaji - JZ (Reconnaissance Fighter)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
JZ5
JZ6	歼侦6	1jul71	~100	MiG-19R equivalent tactical reconnaissance version.
J8R				Modified J8A with external centreline mounted reconnaissance pod.also known as JZ8.
J8FR	歼8T			Modified J8F for tactical reconnaissance first noted in 2007 with reconnaissance pod semi burried in fuselage. Earlier known as JZ8F and J8T.

KJ - Kong Jiang / Kong Zhong Yu Jing Ji (AWACS / AEW aircraft)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
KJ1	空警1		1 (proto)	Initial AEW design based on Tu-4/B-29.
KJ4		空警4		Light observation aircraft for army.
KJ200/Y8W "Balanced Beam"	空警200/运8	14jan05	1 testbed + 1(prod)	Y8F-400 with a phased array radar (Erieye-concept) on top for Navy. With new Category III fuselage without loading ramp and with solid nose and redesigned tail. Also known as "New High 5" or Y8GX5. Y8F-200 (first flight 8 November 2001) airframe was used as testbed. Aircraft crashed 3 June 2006 killing 40 project members.
T0518			1 testbed	Testbed/prototype version for the ZDK-03.
ZDK-03	ZDK-03		4 ordered	AWACS version Y8 with rotodome on fuselage. For export (Pakistan).
KJ2000	空警2000	11nov03	proto + 1 (prod)	Chinese AWACS development of IL-76MD/A-50I.
Y7 AWACS			1 testbed	E-2 Hawkeye look-alike AWACS version of the Y7. First reported in development in 2005. First noted mid 2011.

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Lian - L (Primary Trainer - K)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
Hongdu JL8 versions
K-8		21nov90		Export designation. K stands for Mountain range Karakorum. exports to Egypt (120 K-8E), Ghana (4), Kenya (?), Myanmar (12), Namibia (4), Pakistan (K-8P), Sri Lanka (6), Sudan (12), Zambia (8), Zimbabwe (12)
JL8	教练8	dec94	30+ (prod)	Production version for domestic use.
K-8V IFSTA		25jun97	1	Fly-by-wire test version of JL-8 (Inflight Stability Test Aircraft).
K-8E			80+40	Export version for Egypt. 80 licence build in Egypt by 2005. 40 more to be produced.

JL9 / FTC-2000 Shanying		13dec03	2+ (prod)	Modernized and rebuild of JJ7A by Guizhou with lateral engine intakes (Shanying=Mountain Eagle).
JL9H		2010	1	Naval trainer version of the JL9 for the Navy
JL9J		2010	prod	Technology demonstrator for carrier operations with tailhook.
JL15		13mar06	6 (prod)	Light trainer from Hongdu. Yak-130 look-alike. Starting prototype 6 major aerodynamic and avionics refinements were introduced

Qiangjiji - Q (Attack - A) / XionYing (Mighty Eagle)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
Q5 versions
Q5 "Fantan"	强5	4jun65		Initial production version by Nanchang broadly based on MiG-19 with lateral engine inlets. Initially called XionYing 302 (雄鹰302).
Q5A	强5甲	1aug70		Special version for nuclear missions.
Q5I	强5I			Improved Q5 version with two more hardpoints and deleted weapons bay.
Q5IA				Improved Q5I version with two more hardpoints.
Q5II	强5II			Q5IA with Radar Warning Receiver.
Q5B	强5乙	sep70		Naval Q5 version with re-shaped nose for Doppler radar and provisions for two torpedoes.
A-5C		7sep82		Westernized Q5I (Pakistan, Bangladesh). Also known as Q5III.
Q5K		sep91	1 proto	Q5II upgrade with French electronics.
Q5M / A-5M	强5M	31aug88	1 proto	Q5II upgrade with Italian electronics and more powerful engine.
A-5MI	强5M		1 proto	Modernised A-5M demonstrator.
Q5D / A-5D	强5D			Modernized all-weather attack version with improved navigation systems and fire control. Green camo c/s.
Q5E/F	强5E/F	late 90's		Improved Q5II with Q5K/M experience included Q5E for FLIR/Laser Targeting carriage with Q5F for 2 500kg bomb carriage.
Q5J	强5J	28feb05	1 proto	Modified Q5D, resulting in a two-seat trainer version.
Q5L / A-5L	强5L	2010		Modified Q5C/D for improved targeting and bombing and with inproved range due to a conformal fuel tank and two drop tanks.

Q6	强6		0	Swing-wing fighter-bomber project initiated in 1976, rougly based on the MiG-23. Cancelled in 1979.

Shuishangji Hongzha - SH (Maritime Bomber)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
SH5	水轰5	3apr76	1 proto + 4	4-engined amphibian using Y8 wing.
SH5B	水轰5B		1	Fire fighting SH5 derivative.

Qiangjiji Dian - QD (Attack Electronic))
type		first flight	number build	remarks
QD5	强电5			Electronic warfare / ELINT version of Q5.

Xiangji - X (Glider)
type	first flight	number build	remarks
X5A			no details known.
X7			Also known as Jian Fan.
X9			no details known.
X10			no details known.
X11			no details known.

Yunshuji - Y (Transport) - Photos

Also in China the An-2 was mass produced, as Y5. It is even believed that production is still continuing.
The 8149 was last used by the Ministry of Agriculture and rests now in the hands of the Guangzhou Aviation School.

Although the number Y6 number was allocated, the IL-14 was never produced in China. The 611 is now an instructional piece in the Guangzhou Aviation School.

Photo: Chris Wu

Yunshuji - Y (Transport) / Heping (Peace)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
Y5 versions
Y5 "Fong Shou"	运5	23dec57	728 (incl. civil)	Copy of An-2, also written as "运五". total produced by 320 Airplane manufactory (Nanchang Aircraft Comp).
Y5B (1)	运5乙 / 运5B	1958	229	Y5 agriculture version, suited for hot weather ops.
Y5 Aerobus		1958	2	VIP version for the Air Force.
Y5D	运5丁	1958	116	Bomber trainer, delivered from 1962.
Y5A	运5甲	1959	114	11 pax for CAAC.
Y5C	运5丙 / 运5C	1964	7	Amphibian Y5 for navy (1 copy from USSR, 6 Chinese clones), in 1972 converted back to Y5. Also known as Qing-5.
Y5	运5	may70	221 (incl. civil)	Continued production by Redstar Company (Shijiazhuang Aircraft).
Beijing-5	北京5			Drone version of first generation Y5s (?).
Y5B (2)	运5B	30dec87	1+	Restructured Y5.
Y5 "Para"	运5军用跳伞型	28mar95		Y5 with wingtip vanes, for military parachuting operations, including GPS installation.
Y5N				Advanced version of Y5B.
Y5B(K)	运5B(K)			Y5B passenger version for international certification.
Y5B(D)	运5B(D)			Improved version of Y5B, which replaced it on the production line from the third badge.
Y5B(C)	运5B(C)
Y5B(N)	运5B(N)			Agriculture version.
Y5 "Trainer"	运5航校训练型			Y5 for Aviation School Training.

Y6			0	Il-14 copy. Also known as Heping 401 (和平401).
Xi'an (XAC) Y7 versions
Y7	运7	25dec70	1?	Reverse engineered An-24. Certified april 1984.
Y7-100	运7-100		85 all -100 versions	Y7 with western avionics, winglets. 85 Y7-100 versions (100C/-100C1/100C2) build until 1992.
Y7-100J	运7-100J			Navigation trainer based on Y7-100.
Y7H	运7H	1989		Y7-100 development with tail loading ramp and additional APU on port side and no winglets ("Hao"="Cargo"). As a result an An-26 look-alike. Initially called Y14.
Y7H-500	运7H-500		2	Civil version of the Y7H.
Y7-H		late '90s		Special Y7 version for bomber crew training based on civil Y7-100C2.
Y7-200A	运7-200A	1993		Advanced westernised version of the Y7-100 with PW127C engines and 1 meter longer fuselage. Certified 5 May 1998.
Y7-200B	运7-200B	28nov90		Advanced version of the Y7-100 with longer fuselage for more cargo.
Y7 (long Range)	运-7长航程	25dec99		Long -range Y7 with external fuel tanks on wing.
Y7G	运7G			Military version of MA60.
MA60	新舟60	12mar00		"Modern Ark 60". Redesigned Y7-200A with sharper nose, western electronics and PW127J engines. For civil market.
MA600	新舟600	2008		"Modern Ark 600". Further development of MA60
HYJ7	轰运教7			Bomber trainer version of Y7 first noted in 2008.Also known as Y7LH.
Shaanxi (SAC) Y8 versions
Y8	运8	25dec75	100+ (all over) (prod)	Reverse engineered An-12.
Y8A	运8A	nov85		Dedicated Sikorsky S70 carrier.
Y8B	运8B	nov85		Passenger version.
Y8C	运8C	17dec90		Y8 with pressurized cabin.
Y8CA	运8CA		1 testbed	Y8C used to test the J10 radar.
Y8CB(1)	运8CB	aug99	1 testbed	Flying radar testbed (now) with J11 radar nose and new six-bladed propeller. Converted from Y8CA. Also known as RETA-Radar, Electronic Test Aircraft.
Y8CH	运8CH		1	Navalized version of standard Y8C.
Y8D	运8D	oct87		Export version.
Y8DI	运8DI			Reequiped export version.
Y8DII	运8DII			Improved export version, with western electronics.
Y8E	运8E			Reconnaissance UAV carrier.
Y8H	运8H		2	Air survey version.
Y8Q(1)	运8Q			Military version without the tail turret. Replaced the standard Y8 from the sixth batch.
Y8X	运8X	13dec84	~4	Maritime Patrol version for Navy (X=Xun).
Y8J	运8J	26sep98	4-6	AEW version for Navy with a Sky Master search radar in a big nose radome. Converted from Navy Y8X aircraft. (J=Jian). 6 Sky Master radars were imported.
Y8CB (2)/Y8GX1		2005	5	Electronic Warfare version for Air Force with canoe shaped radar under fuselage and antenna's fitted to loading ramp. Replacement for HD5. Also known as "New High 1".
Y8JB/Y8(DZ)/Y8GX2		26aug03	4	ELINT version for Air Force with extended radar under nose and large SATCOM antena on fuselage. Also known as "New High 2".
Y8G/Y8GX4	运8G	2005	9	ECM version with large antennas on both sides of forward fuselage. Also known as "New High 4".
Y8T/Y8GX3	运8T	2005	3	Command & Control version with big satcom antenna on roof. In service by 2006. Also known as "New High 3"
Y8Q/Y8GX6	运8Q		2	ASW version of Y8 with search radar, MAD-boom and bomb bays. Also known as "New High 6"
Y8XZ /Y8GX7	运8XZ	2007	2	Psychological Operations version with flat horizontal antennas on the aft fuselage. Also known as "New High 7"
Y8GX8		2012	(proto)	ELINT version of Y8. Also known as "New High 8"
Y8F-100	运8F100			Civilian version of basic Y8.
Y8F-200	运8F200			Civilian version of pressurized Y8C.
Y8F-400	运8F400	25aug01		Civilian version based on Y8F-200 with improved avionics and 3-man crew instead of 5.
Y8F-600	运8F600	est. 2006	1	Shelved civilian version with PW150B engines, APU and improved avionics and two man cockpit.
Y8-X	运8-X		0	Higher payload/larger cabin evolution of Y8. Superseded by Y9 development

Y9	运9		0	Projected military version of the Y8-600 with WJ-6C engines anounced in September 2005.
Y10	运10	26sep80	4	4-engined airliner (B707 look alike).
Harbin Y11 & 12 versions
Y11	运11	30dec75	41	2-engined small transport.
Y11B	运11B	dec90	2 protos	Modified Y11.
Y12	运12	14jul82	(prod)	2 turbo-engined Y11 upgrade.
Y12I	运12I		2	PT-6A engined version.
Y12II	运12II			Advanced version.
Y12CMS	运12海监型			Maritime surveillance version.
Y12III	运12III			Para training version.
Y12IV	运12IV	30aug93		Enlarged version of the Y12II.
Y12E	运12E	7dec00		Reengined version of the Y12IV.
Y12F	运12F	19dec10		Lenghtenth high takeoff weight version of the Y12E.
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Y13			0	Not build.
Y14			0	Not build. Became Y7H.
Y16			0	Not build. Boeing 737-400 copy.

Zhisheng - Z (VTOL) - Photos

The Mil-4 was produced in China as the Z5. The 8673 is is one one the few that was used for chemical spraying purposes.
Nowdays it can be found in the Chinese Aviation Museum.

Also in the China Aviation Museum this Z6 is preserved.

Photo: unknown

Zhishengji - Z (VTOL) / Xuanfeng (Whirlwind)
type		first flight	number build	remarks
Z5	直5	14dec59	545	Mi-4 license build by Harbin. Initially called Xuanfeng 25 (旋风25).
Z5 "mil"	直5军用突击型			Armed version with gun pod under belly.
Z5 "Saloon"	直5			VIP/Passenger version with square windows.
Z5	直5			Mi-4Skh look alike for chemical spraying.
Z5 testbed	直5	1979	1	Testbed re-enined with PT6T-6 "Twin Pack".
Z6	直6	15dec69	15	Mi-8 look-alike based on Z5 and build by Harbin, production moved to Changzhou in 1970. Only prototypes and pre-production. Project stopped in 1977
Z7	直7	--	2	At 90% prototype completion the project was stopped on 28 June 1979 with only static tests partially performed.
Z8 versions
Z8	直8	11dec85	12 (prod)	Reverse engineered SA321Ja for Navy. Origionally 7 ordered (including three protos and static airframe.
Z8A	直8A	2001	10(prod)	Army version of Z8. Production version delivery started November 2002.
Z8F	直8F	4aug04	proto	Civil Z8 derivative with PT6B-67A engines.
AC313	AC313	18feb10	proto	Z8F derivative for civilian market, officially registered as Z8F-100.
Z8J	直8J	2007	6	CSAR version of Z8 for PLANAF.
Z8JH	直8JH	2007	4	SAR version of Z8 for PLANAF.
Z8K	直8K	2007	12	Rescue version of Z8 for PLAAF.
Z8KA	直8KA	2007	8	Combat troop transport version for PLAAF.
Z8KH	直8KH	2009	1	Z8 dedicated for Hong Kong Garrison.
Z8S	直8S	25dec04	2 (prod)	Naval SAR version based on Z8E with improved avionics, hoist, searchlight and FLIR.
Z8WJS	直8WJS	2009	4	Z8 version for WuJing (=Armed Police) Senlin (=Forest).
Z9 versions
Z9	直9	1981	28 (prod)	Chinese assembled AS365N1.
Z9A	直9A		20	AS365N2 equivalent. Also known as Z9A-100.
Z9A "ECM"	直9A电子干扰型			Electronic countermeasures version for the PLA.
Z9A "Scout"	直9A侦察校射型			Artillery reconnaissance version for the PLA.
Z9A "Command"	直9A通信指挥型			Signal communications and command post version for the PLA.
Z9B	直9B	16jan92	32+	PLAAF version used in HongKong.
Z9C	直9C			Naval version of Z9, equipped with nose radar and torpedos.
Z9EC	直9EC			Export version of Z9C.
Z9D	直9D			Naval anti-ship version of Z9.
Z9W	直9W	1989	(prod)	Armed version of utility Z9(W: Wuzhuang: Weapon equipped).
Z9WA	直9WA	2004	(prod)	Improved Z9W with higher power engine, improved stub wing and improved body armour. Earlier known as Z9G
Z9WE	直9WE	2007	~4	Export version of Z9WZ
Z9WZ	直9WZ	2007	prod	Z9WA with H425 enhancements and improved fire control system. Earlier known as Z9WE
Z9H	直9H		(prod)	Civil version based on Z9A, models H410A, H425.
Z9S	直9S		(prod)	SAR version of the Z9C.
Z9Z	直9G	24dec04	(prod)	Reconnaisance version of Z9A.
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Z10A	直10	29apr03	2 (2003), 6 (2004) + prod	Ingeniously developed attack helicopter comparable to Rooivalk. Z10A version superseded prototype Z10.
Z11		dec94	40+ (prod)	License production of AS350B by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corp. and used as trainer within PLA.
Z11J		2007	prod	Export version of Z11.
Z11J?		2005	proto	Police version of Z11.
Z11W		27dec04	proto	Armed version of Z11.
Z11MB2, Z11ME2		dec94	40+ (prod)	French Arriel 2B1A engine powered versions.
HC120			prod	License production of EADS EC120 by HAMC. License agreement signed 11 June 2004.
Z15		04dec09	1 proto	6-tonnes helicopter build bij Harbin in cooperation with Aerospatiale (as EC175). Expected PLAAF service entry: 2015.
Z19		may10	prod	Light weight attack/scout helicopter.

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