MilitaryII-76 (KJ-2000) (AEW)
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The KJ-2000 is a Chinese Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, based on the Russian Ilyushin Il-76 transport airframe. It features a distinctive fixed 'mushroom' radome housing a phased-array radar, providing long-range aerial surveillance and command and control capabilities.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) / AVIC |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 850 km/h |
| Range | 5,500 km |
| Crew | 15 |
| Weight | 190 t |
History
Developed in China by Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) / AVIC, it entered service in 2004.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 4 | confirmed |
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