PLA AEW&C, SIGINT, EW and MPA thread

[tphuang]

Escripts from the Jang interview with the PAF CAS - Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmad;

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Note the PAF has confirmed that it will procure the IL-76/78 series for its air-to-air refueling requirement; AND the PAF Air Chief said the PAF is considering to induct the KJ-2000 AWACS system (which is mounted on the IL-76?).

not likely, KJ-2000 is not up for export. The Y-8 AEW was pretty developed just for export to PAF. You would notice that in that interview, the ACM made no reference to KJ-2000, but just that something is offered to PAF.

 

[Diving Falcon]

not likely, KJ-2000 is not up for export. The Y-8 AEW was pretty developed just for export to PAF. You would notice that in that interview, the ACM made no reference to KJ-2000, but just that something is offered to PAF.

True, not to mention that this was a translation from Urdu to English; one can expect deviation. Although - is it possible for the Y-8's AEW system to be integrated on IL-76? PAF is trying to standardize its equipment as much as possible - I doubt it would be willing to induct the IL-76/78 and Y-8 at the same time.

 

[maglomanic]

True, not to mention that this was a translation from Urdu to English; one can expect deviation. Although - is it possible for the Y-8's AEW system to be integrated on IL-76? PAF is trying to standardize its equipment as much as possible - I doubt it would be willing to induct the IL-76/78 and Y-8 at the same time.

I would be really surprised if PAF goes for KJ-2000. PAF would most probably go for the Y-8 AEW (the one that visited chaklala airbase)like TP said. It makes more sense too if you look at PAF's emphasis on smaller more agile and greater in number platforms than IL based Phalcon like big platforms which make more sense when you have a huge Airspace to cover like China or India.

 

[tphuang]

it's much cheaper to operate Y-8 than KJ-2000.

Anyhow, here is a photo of KJ-200

 

[challenge]

it's much cheaper to operate Y-8 than KJ-2000.

Anyhow, here is a photo of KJ-200
[qimg]http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2694/kj200oct1rd3.jpg[/qimg]

Chinese data link are compatible to french Link-W,or link-11.Chinese data link for fighter aircraft is FK-1,but improve version is being develop to replace,do I looking at liscense from Russian data link?
BTW,I read in Chinese magazine,that US ground radar operator using link-16 can down link KH-11 spy satelite photograph.

 

[swimmerXC]

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[tphuang]

latest picture of KJ-200, looks like the same prototype from the last picture

add in some of the more Y-8 with the "big neck"

 

[BLUEJACKET]

From Jane's Information Group:

China speeds production of AEW&C aircraft

By Yihong Chang JDW Correspondent
Hong Kong & London

China's Shaanxi Aircraft Company will soon complete manufacture of a third Y-8 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft (believed to be designated KJ-200): a process that has been accelerated in response to the crash of the second aircraft in June.

The loss of the aircraft and the death of 40 key programme technical staff on board were major setbacks to the project, which has led to a review of operations, according to a source close to the programme.

Based on an Antonov An-12 transport aircraft, the Y-8 has also been adapted for maritime patrol and AEW missions with a rotodome. Two or three KJ-200 aircraft are planned to operate as part of a joint AEW network alongside KJ-2000 airborne warning and control system aircraft based on Ilyushin Il-76 platforms. Under this concept, the KJ-2000 would operate as a command aircraft for the KJ-200s and provide a datalink capability as part of the People's Liberation Army Air Force fleet.

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[tphuang]

Is this a new picture of KJ-2000? I'm not too sure, anyhow, found this on the Chinese forum war-sky.

 

[crobato]

This is the latest KJ-2000, first seen this year. I don't know what the white radome means. Previous planes had them in black. It may signify an improved radar compared to previous models.