MilitaryY-8 (AEW)
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Shaanxi Y-8 AEW is a Chinese airborne early warning and control aircraft based on the Y-8 transport airframe. It typically features a distinctive dorsal 'balance beam' active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for surveillance and command functions.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation |
| Introduced | 2005 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 660 km/h |
| Range | 5,610 km |
| Crew | 12 |
| Weight | 61 t |
History
Developed by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation in China in 2005, it serves as a crucial asset for aerial reconnaissance and battle management.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4 | confirmed |
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