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Air ForcesChina

KJ-700

Airborne early warning and control aircraftFielded 2026Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
Length 36.06 m
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System
TypeAirborne early warning and control aircraft
Date of introduction2026
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerShaanxi Aircraft CorporationMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length36.06 m118 ftMed[1]
Wingspan38 m125 ftMed[1]
Height11.3 m37 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine4 x WJ‑6C turboprop enginesMed[1]
Thrust / power3,800 kW (5,100 shp) eachMed[1]
Range2,200 km1,367 mi · 1,188 nmiMed[1]
Speed660 km/h410 mph · 356 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed560 km/hMed[1]
Service ceiling10,400 m34,121 ftMed[1]
Endurance10+ hoursMed[1]
Variants
NoteSatellite imagery identified a prototype of what is now associated with the KJ‑700 at Shenyang Aircraft Corporation airfield in December 2020, with additional airframes appearing by mid‑2023.[1]
Summary

The KJ-700 Chinese Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft is a new Chinese Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Shaanxi Y‑9 transport, designed as a “multi‑intelligence” platform that combines classic radar early warning with extensive electro‑optical/infrared and communications sensors for air,…

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Operators
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Sources
  1. KJ-700 Chinese Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-09-10 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import