KJ-600 carrierborne AEWC thread & possible KY-600 (?) COD aircraft
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It's no accident that PLAN is showing off the KJ600 AWACS so readily-it is the linchpin of the PLAN's aerial battle kill-chain strategy-ala Sindoor/PAF victory-with the delightfully surprising maturity of the 5Gen -J35N with it's advanced VLRBVRAAM like PL15's/PL16's(?) backed by J15TS -PLAN intends to fight/win its battle its way not the opponent's way.Excellent.Only downside-Iam losing sleep again like J36/J50 episode 9 months back but it's a sacrifice I willingly and delightfully make.Three KJ-600s on deck.
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maybe having an ASW platform off it would make more sense first? Is COD that important for PLAN right now?
KJ-600, 32ton
Please see below for Google AI search result.
The ejection assistant displays the aircraft's takeoff weight to the pilot primarily to verify the accuracy of weight information, provide data to support pilot decision-making, and ensure flight safety. In complex and high-risk ejection scenarios, ensuring pilots are aware of the aircraft's precise weight (including fuel, payload, and other information) helps them make accurate takeoff decisions and is crucial for safety and risk assessment during takeoff. The reasons are as follows: Data Verification and Validation: The ejection assistant is responsible for collecting and verifying various aircraft weight data. Presenting this data to the pilot is a mutually beneficial process to ensure data accuracy and avoid operational errors caused by data errors. Supporting Pilot Decision-Making: The aircraft's takeoff weight directly impacts takeoff performance and roll distance. Pilots require accurate weight information to assess the takeoff runway, determine takeoff feasibility, and take appropriate action. Ensuring Flight Safety: In the high-stress environment of an ejection, even the slightest weight error can have a serious impact on flight safety. Displaying weight information helps pilots fully understand the aircraft's condition before takeoff, thereby avoiding unexpected situations. Reducing Human Error: Clear information presentation reduces operational risks caused by information asymmetry and miscommunication, improving team collaboration and efficiency. Comply with operating procedures: Ejection operations usually have strict operating procedures, which include the transmission of weight information to the pilot to ensure that all steps are carried out in an orderly manner.
Long story short, the weight info is punched into the EMALS to ensure the optimum acceleration for TO. Showing the weight is a confirmative step for both pilots and rainbow crew. You don't want the EMALS set for 32 tons when the aircraft is say 25 or whatever, otherwise the poor bastard will do half a Mach even before he leaves the deck! (exagerating of course but you get the picture).
I still think that if PLAN is willing to sacrifice space for other aircraft to field a KJ-600 derivative, it will be an ASW or EW derivative, not a COD.
COD doesn't stay on deck for long. It's "delivery" for a reason.
Though frankly i wonder there is a big point for such aircraft without base network.