KJ-600 carrierborne AEWC thread & possible KY-600 (?) COD aircraft

[CVNisCV]

CEC antenna

 

[Deino]

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CEC antenna

But it is interesting, that so far "only " no. 10 and not also no. 11 has this antenna!

 

[by78]

A few more.

 

[Helius]

I'd thought the KJ-600 would have a shorter wingspan, turns out they may actually be neck and neck, maybe even a tad wider for the KJ -

 

[daifo]

maybe first image of folded wing?

 

[Tomboy]

IMO, it seems KJ-600 unfortunately still uses WJ-6, the annular intake is still there while I'm pretty sure AEP400/500 uses different intake as seen with models and the testbed. I wonder why they would still use WJ-6 despite the rumors about unsatisfactory performance of that model.

 

[AndrewJ]

(Just in) PLA released an interview for the KJ-600 crew, showcasing many details of its airframe for the first time.

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[Deino]

Just a great image showing the KJ-600 no. 10 + CEC dish antenna (via @Oneninety)

 

[Blitzo]

I wonder why they would still use WJ-6 despite the rumors about unsatisfactory performance of that model.

Well... what other broad category of reason could it be?

"Why aren't they using a new engine which is said to be better than an older engine" -- except for rare exceptions, the answer is generally always the same nature overall. I.e.; the new engine is not yet ready for prime time serial frontline use for whatever reason.

 

[Tomboy]

new engine is not yet ready for prime time serial frontline use for whatever reason.

This, as far as I know AEP500 is fully ready but they are not using it. There were alot of claims previously about KJ-600 with AEP400/500 before as well.


PS: Or actually maybe it is AEP400 via this illustration