KJ-600
Type: Special Operations Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4-6 mission operators |
|---|---|
| radar | Phased array AEW radar in rotodome |
| engine | 2× WJ-6 turboprop (estimated) |
| launch | EMALS catapult from Type 003 |
| ceiling | 9,000 m estimated |
| endurance | 6-8 hours on station |
| max_speed | 560 km/h estimated |
Operators
- China
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