KLC-7
KLC-7
Airborne Early Warning Aircrafts
Basic Information
Name
KLC-7
Designation
KLC-7
Alternate Designation
Silk Road Eye
Equipment Type
Airborne Early Warning Aircrafts
Manufacturer
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The KLC-7 Silk Road Eye is an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology based on the Y-9 transport aircraft. The KLC-7 aircraft combines a mechanical scanning system with active electronically scanned arrays (AESA) to deliver a longer detection range with enhanced anti-jamming capabilities. The radar system also features the latest digital technologies, optimized algorithms and latest data processing techniques. The existence of the new KLC-7 turboprop aircraft intended for the export market was revealed in March 2019.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Airborne Early Warning Aircrafts
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Silk Road Eye
Origin
China
Contractor
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2020
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Engines
4
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003869
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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