All Chinese aircraft for special purposes on the basis of Y-8 / Y-9

[xhw1986]

Starting from the 1980s, based on a Chinese cargo plane Y-8 (a localized version of the Soviet An-12 production Shaanxi Aircraft Industry Corporation) and its radically improved version of Y-9 was created 19 different versions of special aircraft, including 11 types of aircraft series "Gaoxin" (GX, 高新) for the Air Force and Air Force PLA Navy. "Gaoxin" - a designation for the aircraft carriers of special electronic equipment, in this family include aircraft EW, AWACS, electronic intelligence, psychological warfare and basic patrol. Older types of patrol and other special aircraft, which were created in the 1980s - 1990s, as well as the test platform used in the aviation industry, this designation does not carry. Also, refer to "Gaoxin" have no special plane on the basis of other platforms, such as AWACS aircraft KJ-2000 and electronic reconnaissance aircraft based on the Tu-154 (Tu-154D).

From the bottom up: Airplane EW GX-1 (Y-8CB), electronic intelligence aircraft GX-2 (Y-8JB), jammer GX-3 (Y-8G)

From the bottom up: Airplane communication and control GX-4 (Y-8T). AWACS aircraft GX-5 (Y-8W, KJ-200), base patrol aircraft GX-6 (Y-8Q)

From the bottom up: GX-7 (Y-8XZ) psychological warfare aircraft, functionally close to the US EC-130J Commando Solo, capable of performing radio and television broadcasting in the territory controlled by the enemy; GX-8 (Y-9JB) - air complex electronic warfare for the Navy; GX-9 (Y-9W, KJ-500) - AWACS aircraft of the new generation.

From the bottom up: GX-10 (Y-9XZ) - psychological warfare aircraft of the second generation; GX-11 (Y-9G) - electronic reconnaissance aircraft the Air Force of the second generation.

Flying Laboratory Y-8H, T0518

ZDK-03 (Y-8P) - export AWACS aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force (set 4 units)

 

[xhw1986]

Y-8J - basic patrol aircraft (first flight in 1998) with the British RACAL Skymaster radar in the nose cone

Flying laboratory for testing radar fighter J-11B / BS

Machinery 1980 - basic patrol plane Y-8X and medium drones Y-8E, used to run UAV WZ-5, copied from American vehicles 1960 Ryan Firebee.

 

[Zarvan]

Starting from the 1980s, based on a Chinese cargo plane Y-8 (a localized version of the Soviet An-12 production Shaanxi Aircraft Industry Corporation) and its radically improved version of Y-9 was created 19 different versions of special aircraft, including 11 types of aircraft series "Gaoxin" (GX, 高新) for the Air Force and Air Force PLA Navy. "Gaoxin" - a designation for the aircraft carriers of special electronic equipment, in this family include aircraft EW, AWACS, electronic intelligence, psychological warfare and basic patrol. Older types of patrol and other special aircraft, which were created in the 1980s - 1990s, as well as the test platform used in the aviation industry, this designation does not carry. Also, refer to "Gaoxin" have no special plane on the basis of other platforms, such as AWACS aircraft KJ-2000 and electronic reconnaissance aircraft based on the Tu-154 (Tu-154D).

From the bottom up: Airplane EW GX-1 (Y-8CB), electronic intelligence aircraft GX-2 (Y-8JB), jammer GX-3 (Y-8G)

From the bottom up: Airplane communication and control GX-4 (Y-8T). AWACS aircraft GX-5 (Y-8W, KJ-200), base patrol aircraft GX-6 (Y-8Q)

From the bottom up: GX-7 (Y-8XZ) psychological warfare aircraft, functionally close to the US EC-130J Commando Solo, capable of performing radio and television broadcasting in the territory controlled by the enemy; GX-8 (Y-9JB) - air complex electronic warfare for the Navy; GX-9 (Y-9W, KJ-500) - AWACS aircraft of the new generation.

From the bottom up: GX-10 (Y-9XZ) - psychological warfare aircraft of the second generation; GX-11 (Y-9G) - electronic reconnaissance aircraft the Air Force of the second generation.

Flying Laboratory Y-8H, T0518

ZDK-03 (Y-8P) - export AWACS aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force (set 3 units)

We are buying 4 units not 3 and China is building a plane with role similar to P3C orion. What is that ???

 

[xhw1986]

We are buying 4 units not 3 and China is building a plane with role similar to P3C orion. What is that ???

Yeah its 4, not 3. Which plane are similar to P3C orion ?

 

[Pinnacle]

Yeah its 4, not 3. Which plane are similar to P3C orion ?

GX-6

 

[cnleio]

We are buying 4 units not 3 and China is building a plane with role similar to P3C orion. What is that ???

GX-6, China version P3C ... but right now still a anti-sub prototype

 

[Beast]

GX-6, China version P3C ... but right now still a anti-sub prototype

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It has enter service already.

Chinese Military Aviation: Surveillance Aircraft I

 

[Indus Falcon]

GX-6 to boost China's anti-submarine capabilities

• Staff Reporter
• 2015-04-28
• 09:07 (GMT+8)

China's new GX-6 anti-submarine patrol aircraft appears to be ready for action, reports China's nationalist Global Times tabloid.

Citing leaked photos posted on a military forum, Global Times claims that the GX-6, which has been modified from the Y-8 medium-size medium-range transport aircraft produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, has recently begun supporting troops from the PLA's Naval Air Force.

In modern submarine warfare, anti-submarine platforms like surface vessels and submarines lack a distinct advantage, which is why aerial anti-submarine strategies, with their short response time and high speed and mobility, are most effective, the report said.

With its ability to cover a large area of the ocean, the GX-6 can greatly increase China's maritime security and can push the PLA's anti-submarine line up more than 1,000 kilometers, plus offer protection to the PLA's Navy's long-distance missions, Global Times added.

The introduction of the GX-6 could be raise concerns for countries locked in territorial disputes with China, such as Japan in the East China Sea and Vietnam and the Philippines in the South China Sea.

Military expert Li Xiaojian told Global Tiems that modern submarines are much more difficult to detect because of their advanced speed, reduced noise and ability to remain submerged for longer. Accordingly, anti-submarine surveillance aircraft have become extremely important and the GX-6 will be able to help the PLA conduct maritime patrols and anti-submarine reconnaissance, as well as participate in various types of joint anti-submarine or anti-ship operations operations.

The addition of the GX-6 to the PLA Navy's arsenal has significance because it gives China its first fixed-wing anti-submarine patrol aircraft, Li said, but the plane still lags behind the US P-8 anti-submarine patrol aircraft in most major indicators, meaning that China must quickly start developing a new generation of jet-propelled anti-submarine patrol aircraft.



GX-6 to boost China's anti-submarine capabilities｜WantChinaTimes.com

 

[Deino]

GX-6 to boost China's anti-submarine capabilities
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GX-6 to boost China's anti-submarine capabilities｜WantChinaTimes.com

Again PLEASE not "WantChinaTimes" .... anyway they are indeed operational and the 9. PLANAF Division reportedly received - together with the first two KJ-500H - already two Y-8Q !

Deino

 

[Beidou2020]

China should deploy the Y-8Q Martime Patrol Aircraft (China version of the P-3C) to the SCS.

 

[Deino]

Finally ... even without a Serial !

 

[Paksanity]

That's one really long tail! I don't know what purpose it serves. Some specific antenna?

 

[qwerrty]

That's one really long tail! I don't know what purpose it serves. Some specific antenna?

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