Shenyang X-9 Jian Fan

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]

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

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

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.335 m (24 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.42 m (47 ft 4 in)
  • Height: 2.32 m (7 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 18.9 m2 (203 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 11
  • Empty weight: 230 kg (507 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 380 kg (838 lb)

Performance

  • Stall speed: 44 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn) in smooth air
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
  • Maximum glide ratio: 17:1 at max t/o weight
  • Rate of sink: 0.96 m/s (189 ft/min) at 53 km/h (29 kn; 33 mph)
  • Wing loading: 20.1 kg/m2 (4.1 lb/sq ft) max

See also

Related lists

References

Notes
  1. 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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