Shaanxi KJ-500

KJ-500
KJ-500
General information
TypeAirborne early warning and control (AEW&C)
National originChina
ManufacturerShaanxi Aircraft Corporation
Number built60+
History
Developed fromShaanxi Y-9

The Shaanxi KJ-500 (Chinese: 空警-500; pinyin: Kōngjǐng Wǔbǎi; literally: "Air Warning 500"), also known as Qianliyan-500 (Chinese: 千里眼-500; pinyin: qiān lǐ yǎn-500; lit. 'All-seeing-500') is a third-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It was built by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, and is based on the Y-9 airframe.

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