DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The KJ-500 is China's most capable airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, built on the Y-9 turboprop transport. It features a fixed triangular phased array radar system embedded in a circular rotodome that provides 360-degree coverage without mechanical rotation. The KJ-500 can track hundreds of targets simultaneously and provides battle management command for Chinese air operations.
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
KJ-500 - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
VENTAJAS
- Fixed tri-face array radar provides simultaneous 360-degree coverage
- No mechanical rotation failures unlike traditional AWACS
- Turboprop fuel efficiency extends on-station endurance
- High mission crew capacity for comprehensive battle management
- Carrier-compatible KJ-600 variant extends concept to sea
DESVENTAJAS
- Turboprop speed limits transit time to patrol area
- Vulnerable to long-range air-to-air missiles without fighter escort
- Less range than E-3 Sentry or E-767
- Relies on Chinese-developed sensor fusion maturity
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW~10 Mission Specialists
RADARFixed-Array Tri-Face Phased Array AEW Radar In Rotodome
RANGE5,700 Km
ENGINE4× WJ-6C Turboprop
CEILING10,000 M
ENDURANCE10+ Hours On Station
MAX SPEED550 Km/H
BASE AIRCRAFTY-9 / Shaanxi Y-9
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