The KD-88 (Kongdi-88; ) is a standoff land attack missile built by Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation and exported by China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC). Its export version is called TL-7 and TL-17.
Description KD-88 is derived from YJ-83 missile. KD-88 uses the body of YJ-83 but replaces the seeker with CCD/TV-seeker. The export version is called TL-7 (). The KD-88A variant uses an imaging infrared (IIR) seeker for terminal inferred homing. TL-17 is the IIR variant made for export.
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 . Although comparable in size, configuration, and capabilities, the KD-88 is not a true member of the YJ-8 family.
The KD-88 can be found on the Shenyang J-11 and Shenyang J-15 multi-role aircraft.
The KD-88 is designated AKD-88 (K/AKD88) in the PLAAF service.
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. CM-802AKGExport 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, data-link, and of range. AKF088C Ranged extended version with two folded low wings. Unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow 2022.
Operators
People's Liberation Army Air Force People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
See also AGM-84E AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER Kh-59
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