PLA AEW&C, SIGINT, EW and MPA thread
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China latest EW POD KJ-600 which was unveiled in Zhuhai airshow 2014 and displayed with JF-17 today in PAS
Is KZ-900 ELINT pod the miniaturised version of this
The KZ800 is a computerised airborne electronic intelligence (ELINT) system designed to be installed on medium- to large-size aircraft to detect, identify and locate hostile land-based or shipborne radar emitters operating within frequency band 1.0-18.0GHz, and accurately measure and analyse the intercepted signal parameters. The analysis of the aforesaid radar information can provide key information on the configurations of hostile air defense radar networks, the distribution of enemy operational airports, and the deployment of enemy artillery and missile troops.
and then there is this datalink as well
Is KZ-900 ELINT pod the miniaturised version of this
The KZ800 is a computerised airborne electronic intelligence (ELINT) system designed to be installed on medium- to large-size aircraft to detect, identify and locate hostile land-based or shipborne radar emitters operating within frequency band 1.0-18.0GHz, and accurately measure and analyse the intercepted signal parameters. The analysis of the aforesaid radar information can provide key information on the configurations of hostile air defense radar networks, the distribution of enemy operational airports, and the deployment of enemy artillery and missile troops.
and then there is this datalink as well
I've been wondering how big the cabin of GX6 could be, compared to other MPAs out there.
P-8 has 5 consoles, SC-130J was proposed to have 5 as well, the proposed Airbus A319 with 6, all arranged in a modern single aisle manner. Both come with additional sonobuoy racks, sonobuoy launchers, a small galley, and rest area, observation areas, equipment spaces, and spare room for growth.
From the ZDK-03 cutaway model at zhuhai, we can see that they have about 8 consoles in the main operator cabin with room for growth. Forward of the main cabin, there is what appears to be a gallery, a rest area, equipment consoles, etc. What is lacking, is some space for sonobuoy launchers and rack, as well as observer windows, but those do not require too much length.
If we assume that GX6 uses similar consoles to ZDK-03 arranged in a similar way, with similar equipment racks and a similarly sized rest area, then I think they can quite happily install 5-6 consoles in a main operating cabin with room for 2-3 consoles of growth, with two to three rotary internal sonobuoy launchers, a sonobuoy rack, and dedicated observer stations (which we know exist).
P-8 has 5 consoles, SC-130J was proposed to have 5 as well, the proposed Airbus A319 with 6, all arranged in a modern single aisle manner. Both come with additional sonobuoy racks, sonobuoy launchers, a small galley, and rest area, observation areas, equipment spaces, and spare room for growth.
From the ZDK-03 cutaway model at zhuhai, we can see that they have about 8 consoles in the main operator cabin with room for growth. Forward of the main cabin, there is what appears to be a gallery, a rest area, equipment consoles, etc. What is lacking, is some space for sonobuoy launchers and rack, as well as observer windows, but those do not require too much length.
If we assume that GX6 uses similar consoles to ZDK-03 arranged in a similar way, with similar equipment racks and a similarly sized rest area, then I think they can quite happily install 5-6 consoles in a main operating cabin with room for 2-3 consoles of growth, with two to three rotary internal sonobuoy launchers, a sonobuoy rack, and dedicated observer stations (which we know exist).
ladioussupp
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Cannot see any hole for dropping sonobuoy. Is sonobuoy dropped from the weapon bay?
Some ASW MPAs have rotary sonobuoy launchers with only a few actual launch holes, rather than mass loaded sonobuoy launchers like in P-3 which are more visible due to their distinctive pattern.
The low resolution of the photo means we cannot see the few single holes likely present in GX6, and they also seem to lack distinctive hazard lines.
P-8's
P-3's
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I see that the ZDK-03's radar is a slotted planar array. Rather like that of the E3. Hmmm... So it has to rotate to provide all-axis scans.I've been wondering how big the cabin of GX6 could be, compared to other MPAs out there.
P-8 has 5 consoles, SC-130J was proposed to have 5 as well, the proposed Airbus A319 with 6, all arranged in a modern single aisle manner. Both come with additional sonobuoy racks, sonobuoy launchers, a small galley, and rest area, observation areas, equipment spaces, and spare room for growth.
From the ZDK-03 cutaway model at zhuhai, we can see that they have about 8 consoles in the main operator cabin with room for growth. Forward of the main cabin, there is what appears to be a gallery, a rest area, equipment consoles, etc. What is lacking, is some space for sonobuoy launchers and rack, as well as observer windows, but those do not require too much length.
If we assume that GX6 uses similar consoles to ZDK-03 arranged in a similar way, with similar equipment racks and a similarly sized rest area, then I think they can quite happily install 5-6 consoles in a main operating cabin with room for 2-3 consoles of growth, with two to three rotary internal sonobuoy launchers, a sonobuoy rack, and dedicated observer stations (which we know exist).