These are not the ZDK 03 meant for the PAF. As has already been mentioned that ZDK 03 for PAF are based on category III Y 8s featuring 6 blade propeller WJ 6C turboprop engines. The aircrafts in the pics are 4 blade propellers probably of category II aircrafts.
There isnt a confusion between KJ 200 & KJ 2000. My question relates to China operating two systems that fall into same category i.e. Kj 200 & ZDK 03, AEW aircrafts.. seemingly there isn't much difference in detection ranges and flight endurance due to the use of same platform. It is more of...
You want to say that while KJ 200 is an AEW aircraft, ZDK - 03 is AWCS? Hardly seems possible since both the system have equal amount of cabin space available... and with this size carrier platforms control centers would usually remain on ground as is the case with Erieyes.
Whats the performance difference in KJ 200 and ZDK 03? Anyone with a clear idea because it seems both the aircraft are in the same league using the same carrier aircrafts.. Has China inducted in ZDK 03 into service or KJ 200 will be its mainstay for tactical air control and surveillance?
Now it makes sense. Previously once only 35 upgrade kits were procured it was being rumored that may be only 35 will be upgraded to Blk 40 standards using MLUs. Now it makes a wider sense with 36 block 52 plus 45 block 40 aircrafts. Seems we are heading towards air parity atleast.