KJ-500

The KJ-500 (Chinese: 空警-500; pinyin: Kōngjǐng Wǔbǎi; literally: "Airwarn-500") is the third generation Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system of Chinese origin. It was developed by the Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation.

Variants

• KJ-500: Base variant.
• KJ-500A: Improved variant with an aerial refueling probe. Debut in Zhuhai Airshow 2022.

Users

• People's Republic of China
  • People's Liberation Army Air Force x 20
  • People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force x 14+