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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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National flag graphic Image from the Chinese Ministry of Defense.
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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



Service Year
2009

Origin
China national flag graphic
China

Status
ACTIVE
In Active Service.
Crew
7

Production
10
UNITS


Shaanxi Aircraft Company - China
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National flag of China China
(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
✓ Special-Mission: Airborne Early Warning (AEW)
Specially-equipped platform providing over-battlefield Command and Control (C2) capability for allied aerial elements.
✓ Special-Mission: Electronic Warfare (EW)
Equipped to actively deny adversaries the ElectroMagnetic (EM) spectrum and protect said spectrum for allied forces.


Length
111.5 ft
(34.00 m)
Width/Span
124.7 ft
(38.00 m)
Height
36.1 ft
(11.00 m)
Empty Wgt
78,264 lb
(35,500 kg)
MTOW
134,482 lb
(61,000 kg)
Wgt Diff
+56,218 lb
(+25,500 kg)
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Shaanxi KJ-200 production variant)
Installed: 4 x Zhuzhou WoJiang-6 turboprop engines developing 4,250 horsepower each.
Max Speed
410 mph
(660 kph | 356 kts)
Ceiling
34,121 ft
(10,400 m | 6 mi)
Range
3,480 mi
(5,600 km | 10,371 nm)
Rate-of-Climb
2,000 ft/min
(610 m/min)


♦ 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


(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Shaanxi KJ-200 production variant. Performance specifications showcased above are subject to environmental factors as well as aircraft configuration. Estimates are made when Real Data not available. Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database or View aircraft by powerplant type)
None.


Supported Types




(Not all ordnance types may be represented in the showcase above)
KJ-200 - Base Series Designation


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