KJ-3000 Y-20 AEW&C
Airborne Early Warningestimated
The Xi'an KJ-3000 is a Chinese quadjet high-wing military aircraft designed for the airborne early warning and control (AEW&C), communication intelligence (COMINT), electronic intelligence (ELINT) missions. Developed by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, it is based on the Xi'an Y-20B military transport aircraft platform, modified to incorporate an air-refueling probe, indigenous Shenyang WS-20 high-bypass turbofan engines, and new-generation avionics and air surveillance radar suite, featuring active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars. The KJ-3000 is part of the new generation Chinese AEW&C systems, alongside the KJ-600 and KJ-700.
Specifications
| Type | Airborne Early Warning |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) |
| Status | In development |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | — | estimated |
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