As the basic variant JH-7 did not meet all the requirements by the PLA, an improved variant JH-7A with enhanced precision strike capabilities was proposed by 603 Institute in the mid-1990s, with the full-scale development commencing in 1999. The JH-7A was embraced by the Air Force and Navy, as both services were facing increasing pressure in finding a replacement for their ageing H-5 and Q-5 fleets. The JH-7A was first delivered to the PLA Naval Aviation in early 2004, followed by the delivery to the PLA Air Force in late 2004. The JH-7A is updated with the JL-10A pulse doppler radar, fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system, one-piece windscreen, additional hardpoints and capability to use Laser-guided bombs (LGB) and Kh-31P anti-radiation missiles.
| Item No | 01664 |
| Item Name | PLA JH-7A Flying Leopard |
| Bar Code | 9580208016641 |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Item Type | Static Kit |
| Model Brief | Length: 309mm Wingspan:188 mm |
| Total Parts | 120+ |
| Metal Parts | n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts | n/a |
| Film Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Total Sprues | 6 sprues |
| Released Date | 2014-08 |
| More Features | The kit consists of over 120 parts , clear parts for canopy - fuselage&wing with finely engraved panel lines |