Y-9JZ
Y-9JZ ELINT aircraft
Role Surveillance aircraft
National origin China
Manufacturer Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation
Introduction 2012[1]
Status Active
Primary user People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
Number built 8
Developed from Shaanxi Y-9

The Shaanxi Y-9JZ is an electronic intelligence (ELINT) aircraft used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. It was built by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation and is based on the Y-8F-600 category III airframe and driven by WJ-6C turboprops engine driving 6-blade propellers.

Main characteristic of the aircraft are a prominent nose-radome and four large rectangular-shaped fairings on both sides of the forward and rear fuselage. An electro-optical turret (containing FLIR/TV) is also mounted underneath the fuselage for surveillance purpose. The aircraft entered service in early 2012 and are routinely flying ELINT missions over the East China Sea near Japan.[2] Recent report indicate that Y-9JZ started to fly ELINT missions near the Taiwan Strait.[3]

Operators

China People's Republic of China

References

  1. ^ a b Rupprecht, Andreas (2018). Modern Chinese Warplanes - Chinese Naval Aviation. Harpia Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 978-0-9973092-5-6.
  2. ^ "Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait". The Diplomat.
  3. ^ "China's Recent ADIZ Violations Have Changed the Status Quo in the Taiwan Strait". Council on Foreign Relation.
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