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The Shaanxi 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.
| 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 |
Development
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the detection range and the accuracy of airborne radars have been increasing, and 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 be the core force of the information combat system, its equipped technology has four major characteristics, which are networking, multi-functionality, high-integration, and lightweight.[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 reportedly ceased production in 2018 in response to the KJ-500 reaching full operational capability.
Variants
- KJ-500
- Base variant
- KJ-500A
- Improved variant with an aerial refueling probe. Debut in Zhuhai Airshow 2022.[4]
Operators
People's Republic of China
- People's Liberation Army Air Force - 8 KJ-500[5]
- People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force - 8 KJ-500H[6]
Specifications
Limited performance parameters of KJ-500 have been published as follows:[7]
- 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[8]
References
- "空警500大量出厂？至少还需20架才能够满足防空需求！". Sohu.
- "空警-500：中国预警机家族新明星" (in Chinese). Xinhua. 31 October 2015. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- 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
- Trevithick, Joseph (7 November 2022). "All The Air Combat Developments Out Of China's Massive Air Show". The Drive.
- Rupprecht, Andreas (2018). Modern Chinese Warplane: Chinese Air Force - Aircraft and Units. Harpia Publishing. p. 92. ISBN 978-09973092-6-3.
- Rupprecht, Andreas (2018). Modern Chinese Warplane: Chinese Naval Aviation - Aircraft and Units. Harpia Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 978-09973092-5-6.
- "Expert: KJ-500 improves China's overall military power". China Military Online. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- Lei, zhao (4 September 2015). "PLA deploys advanced jets to boost electronic capability". China Daily. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
На других языках
- [en] Shaanxi KJ-500
[fr] KJ-500
Le Shaanxi KJ-500 (空警-500 Kongjian-500) est un avion de détection et de commandement de l'armée de l'air chinoise. Cet appareil est produit par Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (en). La marine chinoise à récemment commencé à se doter de KJ-500.[it] Shaanxi KJ-500
Lo Shaanxi KJ-500, è un aereo AEW&C sviluppato a partire dallo Shaanxi Y-9 dall'ufficio di progettazione della Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation.[2]Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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