PLA AEW&C, SIGINT, EW and MPA thread

[Maikeru]

On the one hand, Shaanxi AC has never produced a turbofan-powered aircraft before, so it's going to be a large undertaking for them (should this rumored/claimed project become a reality). In addition, it should be noted that the KJ-20/3000 is produced by Xi'an AC despite being a special mission aircraft.

On the other hand, if Shaanxi AC can relieve the workload of Xi'an AC (as they're already getting their hands full with the Y-20B, MA60/600/700, the upcoming H-20, and the upcoming Sino-C-5) by taking over the production of this rumored/claimed common platform aircraft, then it's certainly a good thing.

Might make more sense to move MA700 production to Shaanxi AC. Not sure now big a deal it is to make turbofan vs turboprop powered aircraft though.

 

[Tomboy]

Might make more sense to move MA700 production to Shaanxi AC. Not sure now big a deal it is to make turbofan vs turboprop powered aircraft though.

Though I do personally doubt the potential market for MA700, while there is *some* domestic need, there really isn't much especially as most of the budget airlines has been going bust or transitioning to larger aircraft from these turboprop commuters. There is a good amount of foreign demand though actually exporting it is going to be a major issue due to certification headaches.

I doubt XAC will dedicate too much floorspace for that project IMO.