Shaanxi KJ-500

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KJ-500
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KJ-500
Role Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C)
National origin China
Manufacturer Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation
Number built 17+[1]
Developed from Shaanxi Y-9

The KJ-500 (Chinese: 空警-500; pinyin: Kōngjǐng Wǔbǎi; literally: "Air Warning 500") is a third-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force. It was built by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation,[2] and is based on the Y-9 airframe.

Development[]

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the detection range and the accuracy of airborne radars has been increasing, fighters equipped with various types of air-to-air missiles and low-altitude cruise missiles continue to improve in performance, creating a demand for a more capable AEW&C. To address the above issues, China started the development of the KJ-500, its third AEW&C, in the late 2000s. The KJ-500 was required to have three important features, which are good detection capability, good identification ability, and quick responsiveness. The KJ-500 was also required to the core force of the informatized combat system, its equipped technology has four major characteristics which are networking, multi-functionality, high-integration and light weight.[3]

The aircraft carries a fixed dorsal radome containing three AESA radar arrays for 360 degree coverage, and is said to be more efficient than the two-planar 'balance beam' array design used on the earlier KJ-200. Production of older AEW&C types have reported ceased in 2018 in response to the KJ-500 reaching full operational capability.

Operators[]

China People's Republic of China

Specifications[]

Limited performance parameters of KJ-500 have been published as follows:[6]

  • Max speed (km/h): 550
  • Max range (km): 5700
  • Max endurance (h): 12
  • Max takeoff weight(tons): 77
  • Range against fighter sized targets (km): 470[7]

References[]

  1. ^ 空警500大量出厂？至少还需20架才能够满足防空需求！
  2. ^ "空警-500：中国预警机家族新明星" (in Chinese). Xinhua. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  3. ^ Technology characteristics of the 3rd generation early warning aircraft and its electronic reconnaissance system，ZHEN JunYi, China Academy of Electronics and Science，Beijing 100041，China
  4. ^ Rupprecht, Andreas (2018). Modern Chinese Warplane: Chinese Air Force - Aircraft and Units. Harpia Publishing. p. 92. ISBN 978-09973092-6-3.
  5. ^ Rupprecht, Andreas (2018). Modern Chinese Warplane: Chinese Naval Aviation - Aircraft and Units. Harpia Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 978-09973092-5-6.
  6. ^ "Expert: KJ-500 improves China's overall military power". China Military Online. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  7. ^ Lei, zhao (4 September 2015). "PLA deploys advanced jets to boost electronic capability". China Daily. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
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