KD-88


The KD-88 is a standoff land attack missile built by Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation and exported by China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation. 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 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 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-802AKG:Export version of KD-88. Based on the air-launched YJ-83 with a television or imaging-infrared 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.

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