KJ-600 carrierborne AEWC thread & possible KY-600 (?) COD aircraft

by78

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by78 said:
One more...

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A much better version.

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taxiya

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Helius said:
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It is a nice comparison between the two besides what we have known (the vertical stablizer). What I noticed and not talked about much are:
  1. The engine of E-2 is mounted higher than KJ-600.
  2. E-2 seems do not have radar in the nose, or very tiny if there is one. I wonder what is the function of KJ-600's nose radar. What would be doing similar tasks on E-2.
 
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Helius

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taxiya said:
It is a nice comparison between the two besides what we have known (the vertical stablizer). What I noticed and not talked about much are:
  1. The engine of E-2 is mounted higher than KJ-600.
  2. E-2 seems do not have radar in the nose, or very tiny if there is one. I wonder what is the function of KJ-600's nose radar. What would be doing similar tasks on E-2.
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Not 'radar' per se, but an ESM radio detector, basically a passive radar -

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ACuriousPLAFan

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Some comments on Weibo from that Chengdu gay guy on the E-2(C/D), and how the KJ-600 compares to it.

The KJ-600 draws inspiration from the E-2 in plenty of aspects — Except for its awkwardly-placed square nose, which does stand out and gives the KJ-600 its distinctive look.
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So, why is this the case?
I’ll try to explain this design choice based on firsthand experience.
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I’ve had the chance to sit in the cockpit of an E-2 twice, and it left a deep impression on me — Not because it was particularly advanced, but because the E-2's cockpit space was shockingly cramped. To be honest, it was more like a traumatic memory.
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Despite the E-2 not being a tiny aircraft, even someone of my modest stature felt uncomfortable and restless after just a short time inside. Imagine two pilots squeezed in there for long patrol missions, not to mention carrier landings — It must've been absolute torture. The ergonomics are far from ideal...
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In contrast, the KJ-600 has noticeably expanded cockpit volume while maintaining a similar overall size to the E-2. Though the design (streamlinity?) looks a bit more abrupt and likely comes with some drag penalty, the aircraft of this type aren’t overly sensitive to aerodynamic drag. The trade-off is worth it for improved interior space. To be honest, even with these modifications, it’s hardly luxurious—but at least it’s not as punishing as the E-2.
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The fact that China’s aviation industry now has the capability to prioritize crew comfort — And even surpassing the Americans in this regard — Is a testament to its significant progress.
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ACuriousPLAFan

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ansy1968 said:
To be fair bro, American airman are more bigger and fatter compare to the Chinese.
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Which somehow makes it even worse for the E-2C/D pilots/crews when you think about it.

I suppose this could also lines up with a tender document in a previous post by @by78, which indicates that the KJ-600 has 4 operators onboard (which is one more than the E-2C/D), in addition to the two pilots.

To put it simply - This means that the KJ-600 has a greater internal volume than the E-2C/D.
 
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