KJ-2000
KJ-2000 | |
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A KJ-2000 in flight at the 2014 Zhuhai Air Show
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Role | Airborne early warning and control |
National origin | China |
Manufacturer | Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation CETC (avionics) NRIET (radar) |
First flight | 2003[1] |
Status | Active |
Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) |
Number built | 5[2] |
Developed from | Ilyushin Il-76 |
The KJ-2000 (
Development
The KJ-2000 is a second-generation AEW&C aircraft developed in China, after the ill-fated
The KJ-2000 development program started after the cancellation of the
Four KJ-2000 aircraft have been identified so far, but production of new aircraft will likely be delayed, dependent on the acquisition of Il-76 airframes. Currently, the Russian defense exporter Rosoboronexport has imposed a significant price hike on all future Il-76s delivered to China and India despite previous contracts. Both countries were in negotiation with Russia regarding this matter as of early 2008.[4] In March 2011, Sino-Russian negotiations reached a new agreement to move production of Il-76s to Chinese-owned companies. In this way it is expected production can be run smoothly to supply China with new Il-76 airframes, while delivery of Soloviev D-30KP-2 engines is not affected by recent[when?] issues.[4]
However, due to the unreliability of external suppliers, China has developed a backup design known as the
Design
The Chinese AWACS has a
The multi-function, three-dimensional pulse-Doppler radar was developed by the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET), a subsidiary of the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC). It is designed to detect and track airborne and surface targets,[5] operating in the frequency range of 1200–1400 MHz, and has a maximum aerial detection range of 470 km (290 mi).
KJ-3000
A new variant with a fixed next-generation radar was reportedly spotted in 2013.[6]
Operational history
The PLAAF's first
In 2013 a 24-hour coverage drill was held using three KJ-2000s that covered NW China, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea.[7]
Since Il-76s are supplied by Russia and as the numbers are limited, China is seeking to replace the Il-76 platform currently used by the KJ-2000 with the Y-20.[8]
Operators
- People's Republic of China
- People's Liberation Army Air Force – 5 were estimated in service as of 2008[update].[2]
Specifications
Limited performance parameters of KJ-2000 have been published as follows:
Data from [9]
General characteristics
- Max takeoff weight: 175,000 kg (385,809 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 850 km/h (530 mph, 460 kn)
- Range: 5,500 km (3,400 mi, 3,000 nmi)
- Endurance: 12 hours
Avionics
- Range against fighter sized targets: 470 km (290 mi; 250 nmi)
- Range against ballistic missiles: 1,200 km (750 mi; 650 nmi)
- Max simultaneous targets tracked: 60–100
See also
Related development
- Beriev A-50
- Ilyushin Il-76
- KJ-200
- KJ-500
Related lists
- List of AEW&C aircraft
- List of aircraft produced by the People's Republic of China
References
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- ^ a b "Capabilities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army to Carry Out Military Action in the Event of Regional Military Conflict" (PDF). SAIC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-13.
- ^ "KJ200_1". SinoDefence. Archived from the original on 8 December 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ a b "IL76 russia china export agreement2011". AirForceWorld.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ "Kongjing-2000 (KJ-2000) Mainring". globalsecurity.org. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ "China's AEW&C KJ-3000 air-to-surface combat aircraft – China Daily Mail". China Daily Mail. 6 June 2013. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ a b John Pike. "China holds airborne early warning drill targeting Japan: report". Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ "China to Develop AEW&C Aircraft on Y-20 Transport Plane Platform". Archived from the original on 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
- ^ "央视曝空警-2000试验平台 公开雷内部达结构". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2015.