SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 1, 2025Interesting Engineering

China unveils KJ-3000 early warning aircraft to boost radar tech, surveillance range

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China is testing a new early warning aircraft, the KJ-3000, based on the Y-20 platform. The aircraft features advanced radar technology, WS-20 engines, and potentially two rotating AESA radars, enhancing the PLA's surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea and Western Pacific.

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