Shaanxi Y-9JZ
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Y-9JZ ELINT aircraft
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| General information | |
| Type | Surveillance aircraft |
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National origin
| China |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force |
| Number built | 8 |
| History | |
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Introduction date
| 2012[1] |
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Developed from
| Shaanxi Y-9 |
The Shaanxi Y-9JZ is an electronic intelligence (ELINT) surveillance aircraft built by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. It is based on the Shaanxi Y-9 airframe and driven by WJ-6C turboprop engines with 6-blade propellers. Identifying characteristics 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 purposes.
The aircraft entered service in early 2012 and routinely operates ELINT missions over the East China Sea around disputed waters with Japan and Taiwan.[2][3]
Operators
References
- ^ a b Rupprecht, Andreas (2018). Modern Chinese Warplanes - Chinese Naval Aviation. Harpia Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 978-0-9973092-5-6.
- ^ "Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait". The Diplomat.
- ^ "China's Recent ADIZ Violations Have Changed the Status Quo in the Taiwan Strait". Council on Foreign Relation.