DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The KJ-600 is China's carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft, designed for catapult launch from the Type 003 Fujian carrier. Similar in concept to the E-2D Hawkeye, it uses a rotodome with phased array antennas and twin turboprop engines. The KJ-600 fills a critical gap in Chinese carrier air wing capability, providing organic AEW&C for carrier battle group protection and strike coordination.
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
KJ-600 - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
VENTAJAS
- Enables carrier battle group to have organic AEW&C capability
- Phased array radar provides high-resolution air picture
- EMALS launch from Type 003 enables operations at sea
- Significantly extends carrier air wing battle management capability
- No US E-2 equivalents available for export China must be self-sufficient
DESVENTAJAS
- Still in early development/testing phase as of 2025
- Endurance limited vs. land-based KJ-500
- Carrier deck space taken from strike aircraft
- Requires EMALS-equipped carrier limiting to Type 003 only
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW4-6 Mission Operators
RADARPhased Array AEW Radar In Rotodome
ENGINE2× WJ-6 Turboprop (Estimated)
LAUNCHEMALS Catapult From Type 003
CEILING9,000 M Estimated
ENDURANCE6-8 Hours On Station
MAX SPEED560 Km/H Estimated
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