KD-88
Chinese air-to-surface missile
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The KD-88 (Kongdi-88; Chinese: 空地-88) is a standoff land attack missile built by Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation[3] and exported by China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC).[4] Its export version is called TL-7 and TL-17.
| KD-88 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium-range air-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006[1] |
| Used by | China |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 600 kg (1,300 lb) |
| Length | 470 cm (15.4 ft) |
| Diameter | 36.02 cm (14.18 in) |
| Warhead | 165 kg (364 lb) warhead |
| Engine | turbojet |
| Propellant | liquid fuel |
Operational range | 200 km (120 mi; 110 nmi)[2] |
| 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 |
Description
KD-88 is derived from YJ-83 missile.[5] KD-88 uses the body of YJ-83 but replaces the seeker with CCD/TV-seeker. The export version is called TL-7 (Chinese: 天龙-7; lit. 'Sky Dragon-7'[6]). The KD-88A variant uses an imaging infrared (IIR) seeker for terminal inferred homing. TL-17 is the IIR variant made for export.[7]
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 the YJ-8 family.[1]
The KD-88 can be found on the Shenyang J-11 and Shenyang J-15 multi-role aircraft.[8][9]
The KD-88 is designated AKD-88 (K/AKD88) in the PLAAF service.[10]
Variants
- KD-88
- TV/CCD variant.
- TL-7
- TV/CCD variant for export.
- KD-88A
- Imaging infrared version.
- TL-17
- Imaging infrared version for export.[7]
- CM-802AKG
- Export version of KD-88. Based on the air-launched YJ-83 with a television (TV) or imaging-infrared (IIR) seeker, redesigned airframe with more fuel,[11] data-link,[12] and 220 km (140 mi; 120 nmi) of range.[13]
- AKF088C
- Ranged extended version with two folded low wings. Unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow 2022.[14][15]
