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Land ForcesChina

JY-17A

Ground surveillance radar systemFielded 2003Pending verification
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System
TypeGround surveillance radar system
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationOrigin country only
Detection range, tank25 kmMed[1]
Detection range, truck15 kmMed[1]
Detection range, person10 kmMed[1]
Detection range, helicopter20 kmMed[1]
Detection range, ship30 kmMed[1]
Azimuth360°Med[1]
Accuracy (range/azimuth)±10 m/±0.5625 ° or ±10 mils m/degMed[1]
Continuous operating time24 hoursMed[1]
Fire control
Operating frequency range8–12.5 GHz (X-band)Med[1]
Power consumption<300 WMed[1]
Summary

The Chinese JY-17A is a medium-range ground surveillance radar (GSR) that is designed to detect, identify, and locate moving ground targets (including low flying aircraft such as helicopters) at any time of the day regardless of the season, and also in conditions of low visibility (fog, rain, snow, dust, or smoke).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. JY-17A Chinese Ground Surveillance Radar System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import