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Air ForcesChina

KJ-2000 (Mainring)

Airborne early warning and control aircraftFielded 2003Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
Length 46.6 m
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System
TypeAirborne early warning and control aircraft
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Length46.6 m153 ftMed[1]
Wingspan50.5 m166 ftMed[1]
Height14.8 m49 ftMed[1]
Empty weight92,500 kg203,927 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine4 x PS-90AMed[1]
Thrust / powerEach engine generates a thrust of 16,000 kilogram-force (kgf).Med[1]
Range5,000 km3,107 mi · 2,700 nmiMaximum flight range of approximately 5,000 km.Med[1]
Speed900 km/h559 mph · 486 ktMed[1]
Service ceiling10,200 m33,465 ftMed[1]
Endurance8 hoursMed[1]
Fire control
Radars and sonarsType 88Med[1]
BandJ-BandMed[1]
Maximum Range479 kmMed[1]
Sensors noteThree flat radar antennas are mounted in a triangular configuration and are enclosed in a disc-shaped, fixed round radar dome for protection against wind and other aerodynamic forces.Med[1]
Variants
KJ-3000A new variant with a claimed fixed next generation radar was spotted in 2013.[1]
KJ-200The KongJing-200 (KJ-200) is an airborne early warning and control aircraft based on the Y-8F600 airframe. It features a linear active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar similar to the Swedish PS-890 Erieye.[1]
Summary

The KJ-2000, NATO reporting name: Mainring is a Chinese Airborne early warning and control system comprising domestically designed electronics and radars installed on a modified Ilyushin Il-76 airframe. The KJ-2000 development program started after the cancellation of the A-50I deal with Israel and Russia in July 2000, due to strong U.S.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. KJ-2000 (Mainring) Chinese Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft, 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