The J-8II series appear quite different from the original J-8, with a new forward fuselage, intakes and nose structure more reminiscent of the F-4 Phantom II or Sukhoi Su-15 to house a new, more powerful radar. The J-8B first flew in November 1989, improved J-8II with JL-8A PD radar (70 km range). Powered by 2 x WP-13AII turbojet engines. Armed with twin-barrel 23mm Type 23-III cannon and up to 4 PL-5 or PL-8 AAMs or rockets/bombs. No BVR capability Item No 02845 Item Name PLA J-8B fighter Bar Code 9580208028453 Scale 1:48 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 451.9mm Wingspan: 195.2mm Total Parts 330+pcs Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 12 sprues Paint Schemes PLAAF Released Date 2011-11 More Features " The kit consists of over 330 parts , 20 clear parts -Detailed fuselage with accurate design -windscreen & canopy made from clear parts -Detailed wing with plenty of external loads -Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin"