Chengdu Aircraft Research and Design Institute
| Company type | Design institute |
|---|---|
| Industry | Military aviation |
| Predecessor | 611 Institute |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Chengdu , China |
| Products | CAC FC-1 / JF-17, Chengdu J-10, Chengdu J-20, CAIG Wing Loong |
| Parent | Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group |
AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Research and Design Institute (CADI; ; previously known as the 611 Institute) operates as a design institute under the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, focusing on the development of military aviation. Founded in 1970, the facility spans an area of 310,000 square meters.
History
In May 1970, the design team from Shenyang responsible for the J-9 project was transferred to Chengdu following the "Third Line" initiative, which aimed to safeguard defense manufacturing by relocating it inland. This group was subsequently designated as the 611 Institute.
Although the double-canard J-9 project was ultimately discontinued, its design concepts significantly impacted later endeavors at CADI. The Chengdu J-10 adopted the double-canard configuration, a feature that was also integrated into the Chengdu J-20.
Products
Sichuan Tengden
A division known as Sichuan Tengden developed: