During the victory day’s military parade, which was held on Wednesday (3) to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in China’s folk war against Japanese aggression and in World War II, China showed for the first time the aircraft carrier-based early warning aircraft KJ-600.
The model participated in the flight formation along with the aircraft carrier -based fighter jet J-15Twhich is considered a strategic step for the country’s maritime operations.
According to experts, quoted by the state newspaper Global Times represents the phasing in of the KJ-600 the “latest puzzle chip” for full operational capacity in China’s hangar ship groups, and strengthens both offensive and defensive functions.
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Military analyst Zhang Xuefeng emphasized that the aircraft can be described as a “power multiplier” for aircraft carrier -based air operations. He explained that early detection until now was mainly performed by destroyers, frigates and helicopters. However, land and sea-based radars have limitations when it comes to detecting low-flying targets due to the earth’s curvature.
“The main function of fixed early warning aircraft is to detect these extremely low -flying goals,” Zhang said. He emphasized that unlike helicopters, which have smaller radars and limited endurance, KJ-600 can carry more powerful systems with longer reach and operating time.
In addition to strengthening the Armed Forces, the aircraft also expands the aircraft carriers’ offensive potential. According to Zhang, KJ-600 can support attack assignments against targets on land and at sea, and operate in areas out of reach of ground-based radars. “These aircraft enable airborne command operations and significantly increase the attack capacity of the hangar ship groups,” he said.
With the debut of KJ-600, China consolidates a new level in maritime aviation, and adapts to practices already used by military powers using aircraft carriers as a strategic axis for power projection.
Source and images: Globalt hours | CCTV. This content was created with the help of KI and reviewed by the editorial staff.
