KD-88

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
Warhead165 kg warhead
Engineturbojet
Propellantliquid fuel
Operational
range
200 km [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

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.

KD-88/TL-17

KD-88 is derived from YJ-83 missile.[3] KD-88 uses the body of YJ-83 but replaces the seeker with CCD/TV-seeker. The KD-88A variant uses an imaging infrared (IIR) seeker for terminal inferred homing. TL-17 is the IIR variant made for export.[4]

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.[5]

The KD-88 is designated AKD-88 (K/AKD88) in the PLAAF service.[6]

AKF088C/TL-30

At Zhuhai Airshow 2022, AVIC showcased the TL-30 anti-radiation loitering missile. The TL-30A, the air-launched variant, was mounted on a Xian JH-7A2 fighter-bomber. In the PLAAF service, the missile is designated AKF088C. AKF088C is the range-extended version of the KD-88 missile for stand-off strike. The missile is fitted with a fold-out wing, powered by a turbojet engine, and has a range of 280 km (170 mi). Multiple options of seeker is available.[7] Vehicle-mounted variant is designated TL-30B, and ship-launched version is designated TL-30C.[8] The weapon is 3.7 m (12 ft) long, weighs 270 kg (600 lb), features SINS, GNSS, and anti-radiation seeker head. The missile has a loitering time of 50 minutes.[9] During the loitering mode, the missile can appear as an aircraft to deceive enemy turning on radar, serves as a decoy to protect friendly aircraft, or transmit target information to friendly units.[10][11]

Variants

KD-88
TV/CCD variant.
KD-88A
Imaging inferred version.
TL-17
Imaging inferred version for export.
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,[12] data-link,[13] and 220 km (140 mi; 120 nmi) of range.[14]
AKF088
Ranged extended version with multiple options of seeker head.
TL-30
KF-88 export version.

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. ^ Andrew S. Erickson (July 2011). Antiaccess and China's Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (PDF).
  4. ^ "我军攻击机率先进入全三代机时代 配套弹药比美军差不少". NetEase News. 14 April 2017.
  5. ^ Dahm, J. Michael (March 2021). "A Survey of Technologies and Capabilities on China's Military Outposts in the South China Sea" (PDF). Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). Johns Hopkins, Applied Physics Laboratory. p. 14.
  6. ^ Gormley, Dennis M.; Erickson, Andrew S.; Yuan, Jingdong (30 September 2014). "A Potent Vector: Assessing Chinese Cruise Missile Developments". Joint Forces Quarterly (75). National Defense University: 101. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  7. ^ Barrie, Douglas (25 November 2022). "Chinas air show but dont tell weapons development". International Institute for Strategic Studies.
  8. ^ "TL-30 Anti-radiation Loitering Missile". CN Defense.
  9. ^ "国产天龙-30巡飞反辐射导弹亮相航展，敌方雷达的三用杀手克星". NetEase News. 15 March 2022.
  10. ^ "国产天龙30巡飞反辐射导弹亮相航展 对方雷达关机也逃不掉打击". Sohu News. 7 October 2021.
  11. ^ Trevithick, Joseph (7 November 2022). "All The Air Combat Developments Out Of China's Massive Air Show (Updated)". The War Zone.
  12. ^ "制导模式进化论：探秘中国新一代空地导弹性能". Sina News. 18 November 2013.
  13. ^ "深度：浅析我国巡航导弹技术 航迹规划系统不亚于战斧". Sina News. 22 September 2014.
  14. ^ "这款击沉过美国造军舰的中国反舰导弹又升级了". Sina News. 5 July 2019.
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