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Shaanxi KJ-200


Airborne Early Warning and Control / Special Mission Aircraft [ 2009 ]



The Shaanxi KJ-200 AWACs platform was introduced sometime in 2009 and is based on the Y-8 transport platform.



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In attempting to broaden its Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capabilities, the Chinese Air Force adopted its Shaanxi Y-8 series for the role. The Y-8 was originally introduced in 1974 and based on the Soviet Antonoc An-12 military/civilian hauler. Production yielded over 100 aircraft since and has led to the newer Shaanxi Y-9 series. With this proven foundation, the KJ-200 line was developed through proper modification based on its intended over-battlefield role. The KJ-200 is said to maintain about 20% commonality with the original Y-8 design.

Despite this the KJ-200 retains much of the form and function of the Y-8: high-mounted monoplane wings, single-vertical tail fin, tricycle undercarriage and four turboprop engine layout. The key addition externally is the radar system installed dorsally along the fuselage spine at midships, suspended by a collection of struts. Various other, smaller, protrusion have also been added to conform with the role. Internally there are a slew of support systems and several operator stations to manage the radar's function as well as all other mission pertinent systems. A blister is noted under the nose and a small extension has been added to the nose cone proper. The radar system is of an AESA ("Active Electronically Scanned Array") design. The cockpit is of an all-glass approach (incorporating some Western electronics into the mix) for its two pilots seated side-by-side. Engines are thought to be copies of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150B, turboprops driving six-bladed propellers along large spinners.

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Specifications



Shaanxi Aircraft Company - China
Manufacturer(s)
China
Operators National flag of China
2009
Service Year
China
National Origin
Active
Project Status
7
Crew
10
Units


SPECIAL-MISSION: AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING
Specially-equipped platform providing over-battlefield Command and Control (C2) capability for allied aerial elements.
SPECIAL-MISSION: ELETRONIC WARFARE
Equipped to actively deny adversaries the ElectroMagnetic (EM) spectrum and protect said spectrum for allied forces.


111.5 ft
(34.00 meters)
Length
124.7 ft
(38.00 meters)
Width/Span
36.1 ft
(11.00 meters)
Height
78,264 lb
(35,500 kilograms)
Empty Weight
134,482 lb
(61,000 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
+56,218 lb
(+25,500 kg)
Weight Difference


4 x Zhuzhou WoJiang-6 turboprop engines developing 4,250 horsepower each.
Propulsion
410 mph
(660 kph | 356 knots)
Max Speed
34,121 ft
(10,400 m | 6 miles)
Ceiling
3,480 miles
(5,600 km | 3,024 nm)
Range
2,000 ft/min
(610 m/min)
Rate-of-Climb


MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030


None.


KJ-200 - Base Series Designation


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