The KD-88 (Kongdi-88; Chinese: 空地-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 (Chinese: 天龙-7; lit. 'Sky Dragon-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 200 kilometres (120 mi). 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-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, data-link, and 220 km (140 mi; 120 nmi) of range.

AKF088C

Ranged extended version with two folded low wings. Unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow 2022.

Operators

China