HORIZON LINE SHENYANG J-8E (STENCILLED)

Description

J-8 Finback Skin: The Last Great Interceptor

This collection features fragments from two distinct eras of the J-8 (歼-8), China’s first high-altitude, high-speed interceptor. Known for its incredible speed and “flying pencil” silhouette, the J-8 was designed to intercept high-flying threats at twice the speed of sound.

The Evolution of a Legend

We are proud to offer material from two structurally different variants of this iconic aircraft:

1. The J-8E: The Classic Sentinel

The J-8E represents the ultimate evolution of the original “nose-intake” design.

• The Look: Retaining the classic aerodynamic profile that resembles a “double-engine J-7,” the J-8E is a pure, high-speed interceptor.
• The Upgrade: An improved version of the J-8A, this variant was upgraded with modernized avionics and an electronic warfare suite, allowing the use of improved PL-5 missiles. These upgrades extended the service life of this high-speed legend well into the 21st century.

2. The J-8II: The Modernized “Side-Intake” Warrior

In 1984, the J-8 underwent a radical redesign. To accommodate a much larger, more powerful radar, the nose intake was removed and moved to the sides, giving the J-8II its aggressive, modern silhouette and transforming it into a true multi-role fighter.

History: The Hainan Island Incident

The J-8 is etched into global history as the aircraft involved in the April 1, 2001, Hainan Island Incident. During a sensitive intercept of a US Navy EP-3, a PLANAF J-8D (a specialized naval variant of the J-8II series equipped for long-range patrols) was lost in a mid-air collision. This event remains one of the most significant military encounters of the modern era, cementing the J-8’s reputation as the guardian of the nation’s coast.

The Artifacts: Engineering the “Flying Pencil”

This release offers a rare tactile comparison between the original interceptor and its modernized successor.

• J-8E “Classic” Skin: Taken from the main airframe of the nose-intake variant, these pieces feature the distinctive finish of an era where speed and altitude were the ultimate weapons.
• J-8II “Modern” Flap Skin: This material is recovered specifically from the flap of a J-8II. As a critical control surface used to manage lift and stability, the flap skin is built to withstand significant mechanical stress. These pieces represent the transition to the radar-equipped “Finback” that served both the Air Force and Naval Aviation.

Availability

• J-8E Nose-Intake Variant (Service Gray)
• J-8II “Flap” Variant (Available in Tactical Gray or Navy White)

歼-8 蒙皮：最后的长空逐梦者

本系列收藏包含 歼-8 (J-8) 的两个截然不同的时代残片。歼-8 是中国第一款自主研发的高空高速截击机，以其极高的飞行速度和瘦长的“空中美男子”轮廓而闻名，旨在以两倍音速拦截高空威胁。

传奇的演变

我们很荣幸能提供这款标志性战机两个结构截然不同的型号材质：

1. 歼-8E：经典的空中哨兵

歼-8E 代表了原始“机头进气”设计的最终进化形态。

• 外观特征： 保留了类似于“双发版歼-7”的经典气动布局，是一款纯粹的高速截击机。
• 性能升级： 作为歼-8A 的改进型，该型号升级了航电系统与电子战组件，使其能够挂载改进型的 霹雳-5 (PL-5) 导弹。这些升级将这款高速传奇的服役生涯延续到了 21 世纪。

2. 歼-8II：现代化的“两侧进气”战士

1984 年，歼-8 经历了彻底的重新设计。为了容纳更大、更强劲的雷达，机头进气口被改为两侧进气，赋予了歼-8II 更加现代且具攻击性的轮廓，使其转型为真正的多用途战斗机。

历史瞬间：南海撞机事件

歼-8 因为 2001 年 4 月 1 日的“南海撞机事件” 而铭刻在世界历史上。在对美国海军一架 EP-3 侦察机进行拦截时，一架 海军航空兵 歼-8D（歼-8II 系列中专为远洋巡逻设计的型号）在碰撞后坠毁。这一事件至今仍是现代最重大的军事摩擦之一，也永远奠定了歼-8 作为国家“海疆卫士”的声誉。

珍贵遗物：“空中美男子”的工程美学

本次发布提供了原始截击机与其现代化继任者之间的罕见实物对比。

• 歼-8E“经典”蒙皮： 取自机头进气型号的主机身，这些碎片保留了那个“速度与高度至上”时代的独特涂装。
• 歼-8II“现代”襟翼蒙皮： 该材料专门取自歼-8II 的襟翼 (Flap)。作为在飞行过程中管理升力和稳定性的关键控制面，襟翼蒙皮旨在承受巨大的机械应力。这些残片代表了向配备雷达的现代化“长鹰”的转型。

供货信息

• 歼-8E 机头进气版（空军灰色）
• 歼-8II“襟翼”版（提供战术灰或海军白两种涂装材质）