Mid-mounted, semidelta with prominent leading edge root extension on sides of fuselage from the wing to the front of the cockpit. Missiles are usually on square tips. Two turbofans mounted in the aircraft rear section. Oval air intakes under the wings. Barrel-shaped with solid, pointed nose.
Aircraft widens at the air intakes and tapers to the rear.
Twin, swept-back, and tapered tail fins mounted forward on the fuselage. Fins have an outward tilt.