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Shaanxi KJ-200


Airborne Early Warning and Control / Special Mission Aircraft


China | 2009



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

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Shaanxi KJ-200 Airborne Early Warning and Control / Special Mission Aircraft.
4 x Zhuzhou WoJiang-6 turboprop engines developing 4,250 horsepower each.
Propulsion
410 mph
660 kph | 356 kts
Max Speed
34,121 ft
10,400 m | 6 miles
Service Ceiling
3,480 miles
5,600 km | 3,024 nm
Operational Range
2,000 ft/min
610 m/min
Rate-of-Climb
Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Shaanxi KJ-200 Airborne Early Warning and Control / Special Mission Aircraft.
7
(MANNED)
Crew
111.5 ft
34.00 m
O/A Length
124.7 ft
(38.00 m)
O/A Width
36.1 ft
(11.00 m)
O/A Height
78,264 lb
(35,500 kg)
Empty Weight
134,482 lb
(61,000 kg)
MTOW
Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Shaanxi KJ-200 family line.
KJ-200 - Base Series Designation
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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.

A KJ-200 system was lost in a 2006 crash during testing but the product has gone on to be featured in various public events since.

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Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Shaanxi KJ-200. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 10 Units

Contractor(s): Shaanxi Aircraft Company - China
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