The KJ-3000 is based on the Y-20 strategic airlifter, and its development is consistent with the Chinese doctrine to have a varied fleet of airborne radars.

Within five months of the first grainy visuals of China’s newest and largest Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, the KJ-3000, performing its maiden flight on Dec. 27, 2024, the aircraft was now photographed in an unofficial image on the Chinese internet, sporting a factory primer paint at an unidentified air base. Contents The KJ-3000 is based on the Y-20 strategic airlifter, and its development is consistent with the Chinese doctrine to have a varied fleet of airborne radars. New capability replacing the KJ-2000 KJ-700, KJ-600 and the WZ-9 Divine Eagle Unmanned AEW&C Other AEW&C aircraft

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