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| speed = [[Mach (speed)|Mach]] 0.85
| speed = [[Mach (speed)|Mach]] 0.85
| vehicle_range = 200 km <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/kd-88.htm|title=KD-88 air-to-surface missile|website=www.globalsecurity.org}}</ref>
| vehicle_range = 200 km <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/kd-88.htm|title=KD-88 air-to-surface missile|website=www.globalsecurity.org}}</ref><br>300 km (AKF-088C)<ref>https://chinese-military-aviation.blogspot.com/p/missiles-ii.html</ref>
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| filling = 165 kg warhead
| filling = 320 kg warhead
| guidance = [[Charge-coupled device|CCD/TV-seeker]]<ref name="harpia"/> for KD-88 or [[Thermography|imaging infrared (IIR)]]<ref name="harpia"/> for KD-88A
| guidance = [[Charge-coupled device|CCD/TV-seeker]]<ref name="harpia"/> for KD-88 or [[Thermography|imaging infrared (IIR)]]<ref name="harpia"/> for KD-88A
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[[File:YJ-83J Missile 20170902.jpg|thumb|right|YJ-83J]]
[[File:YJ-83J Missile 20170902.jpg|thumb|right|YJ-83J]]
'''KD-88''' (Kongdi-88) is a [[Standoff missile|standoff land attack missile]] built by [[China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation]] (CASC). Its export version is called '''TL-17'''. It can be launched from a fighter aircraft or a bomber. It features a turbojet engine with cruising speeds of Mach 0.8 to Mach 0.85, and a range of {{convert|200|km|mi}}. Although comparable in size, configuration and capabilities, the KD-88 is not a true member of YJ-8 family.<ref name="harpia"/>
'''KD-88''' (Kongdi-88) is a [[Standoff missile|standoff land attack missile]] built by [[China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation]] (CASC). Its export version is called '''TL-17'''. It can be launched from a fighter aircraft or a bomber. It features a turbojet engine with cruising speeds of Mach 0.8 to Mach 0.85, and a range of {{convert|200|km|mi}}. Although comparable in size, configuration and capabilities, the KD-88 is not a true member of YJ-8 family.<ref name="harpia"/>

==Variants==
*'''KD-88'''
*'''KD-88A'''
*'''KD-88B'''
*'''AKF-088C'''
*'''TL-17'''
*'''TL-7A/B/C'''


==Operators==
==Operators==

Revision as of 06:08, 28 April 2024

KD-88
TypeMedium-range air-to-surface missile
Place of originChina
Service history
In service2006[1]
Used byChina
Production history
DesignerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
ManufacturerHongdu Aviation Industry Corporation
Specifications
Mass0.6 ton
Length4.7 meter
Diameter0.3602 meter
Warhead320 kg warhead

Engineturbojet
Propellantliquid fuel
Operational
range
200 km [2]
300 km (AKF-088C)[3]
Maximum speed Mach 0.85
Guidance
system
CCD/TV-seeker[1] for KD-88 or imaging infrared (IIR)[1] for KD-88A
Launch
platform
JH-7A
J-10C
J-16
J-15
YJ-83J

KD-88 (Kongdi-88) is a standoff land attack missile built by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). Its export version is called TL-17. It can be launched from a fighter aircraft or a bomber. It features a turbojet engine with cruising speeds of Mach 0.8 to Mach 0.85, and a range of 200 kilometres (120 mi). Although comparable in size, configuration and capabilities, the KD-88 is not a true member of YJ-8 family.[1]

Variants

  • KD-88
  • KD-88A
  • KD-88B
  • AKF-088C
  • TL-17
  • TL-7A/B/C

Operators

 People's Republic of China

References

  1. ^ a b c d Rupprecht, Andreas (29 October 2018). Modern Chinese Warplanes - Chinese Air Force. Harpia Publishing. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-9973092-6-3.
  2. ^ "KD-88 air-to-surface missile". www.globalsecurity.org.
  3. ^ https://chinese-military-aviation.blogspot.com/p/missiles-ii.html