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HERE are the Chinese abbreviations that describe their aircraft types;

Abbreviation Chinese Term English Definition

H HongZhaJi Bomber
J JianJiJi Fighter
J/L/JL JiaoLianJi Trainer
Q QiangJiJi Ground attack craft
Y YunShuji Transport
Z ShiShengJi Helicopter

Chinese made bombers

H-8 Xi'an Stealth/strategic bomber
Q-5 Nanchang Ground attack
H-5 Harbin Chinese version of Ilushin-28
H-6 Xi'an Chinese version of Tupolev-16
JH-7 Xi'an Fighter-bomber
SH-5 Harbin Amphi-bomber


J-4 Shenyang Chinese version of Mig-15, retired
J-5 Shenyang Chinese version of Mig-17, retired
J-6 Shenyang Chinese version of Mig-19, retired
J-7 Chengdu Chinese version of Mig-21
J-8 Shenyang Interceptor
J-9 Chengdu Cancelled
J-10 Chengdu Multi-role fighter
J-11 Shenyang Chinese version of Su-27
J-12 Nanchang Cancelled
J-XX Shenyang 5th gen Stealth fighter being built
J-13 Shenyang 5th gen Stealth fighter being built
J-14 Shenyang 5th gen Stealth fighter being built
Super-10 Shenyang 5th gen Stealth fighter based on J-10
FC-1 Chengdu Fighter China-1, jointly developed Chengdu and PAC

Further info http://rupeenews.com/2008/03/06/the-chinese-h-8-stealth-bomber/