| J-12 | |
|---|---|
 Nanchang J-12 on display outside of the Chinese Aviation Museum | |
| General information | |
| Type | Single-seat light fighter / strike fighter |
| National origin | People's Republic of China |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang Aircraft Factory |
| Number built | 5–8 (plus one static test article) |
| History | |
| First flight | 26 December 1970 |
The Nanchang J-12 (Chinese: 歼-12) was a lightweight supersonic fighter built by the People's Republic of China, intended for use by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Intended to be a modern jet fighter which could take off from short runways and even rural roads, be cheap to service, and be produced quickly in large numbers, it was ultimately determined to be inadequate for modern warfare. [1] Weighing 3,172 kg (6,993 lb) empty, the J-12 is one of the lightest jet fighters ever built. However, neither the J-12 nor the related Shenyang J-13 project entered service.
- ^ 空军装备部政治部 (2009-12-14). "欲打"空中游击战"的歼12：起飞距离仅500米". 解放军报. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-10-20.